Donaire (en. Grace)

/doˈnaire/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of a person who behaves with grace and elegance.
Her grace in dance left everyone fascinated.
Su donaire en la danza dejó a todos fascinados.
Serene and carefree attitude.
Despite the situation, she maintained an admirable grace.
A pesar de la situación, ella mantuvo un donaire admirable.
Refinement and distinction in dealings.
The speaker's grace captivated the audience.
El donaire del orador cautivó a la audiencia.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'donarium', which means gift or donation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry the grace
To maintain an elegant and carefree attitude in difficult situations.
llevar el donaire
natural grace
Innate grace possessed by a person.
donaire natural

Related Words

delicacy
Quality of being delicate or subtle in actions.
delicadeza
elegance
Sophisticated and refined style.
elegancia

Slang Meanings

Innate grace that manifests in attitudes and behaviors.
That girl has a grace that makes her stand out in school.
Esa chica tiene un donaire que la hace destacar en la escuela.
Style or attitude that evokes admiration.
Her way of dressing has a lot of grace.
Su forma de vestir tiene mucho donaire.