Difusa (en. Diffuse)

/diˈfusa/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That which disperses or extends without a defined shape.
The light in the room was diffuse, making everything look soft.
La luz en la habitación era difusa, lo que hacía que todo se viera suave.
That which is unclear or confusing.
His explanation was so diffuse that no one understood the concept.
Su explicación fue tan difusa que nadie entendió el concepto.
That which encompasses a large area or spreads widely.
The aroma of freshly baked bread was diffuse throughout the house.
El aroma del pan recién horneado era difuso en toda la casa.

Etymology

From Latin 'diffusus', meaning 'spread out, extended'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

diffuse lighting
Soft and distributed lighting that avoids harsh shadows.
iluminación difusa
diffuse message
A message that lacks clarity or precision.
mensaje difuso
the line is diffuse between
When the differences between two concepts become unclear.
difusa la línea entre

Related Words

diffusion
Process by which something extends or distributes.
difusión
diffuser
Device that disperses substances into the air or a medium.
difusor
to spread
To make something extend or propagate.
difundir

Slang Meanings

In some regions, 'diffuse' may refer to unclear or confusing information in the context of rumors.
That news I heard is so diffuse that I don't know whether to believe it.
Esa noticia que escuché es tan difusa que no sé si creerla.
Used colloquially to describe a complicated or tangled situation.
This situation is very diffuse, I don't know how to resolve it.
Esta situación es muy difusa, no sé cómo resolverla.