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    Donaires (en. Witticisms)

    /doˈnai̯ɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Qualities or abilities that are shown with grace or elegance.
    Her grace in dancing made her stand out in the competition.
    Sus donaires en la danza la hicieron destacar en la competencia.
    Acts that demonstrate good taste and refinement.
    The charm of his presentation was highly appreciated by the audience.
    Los donaires de su presentación fueron muy apreciados por la audiencia.
    Attractive character that results from a combination of charm and elegance.
    The grace of the artist captivated everyone in the gallery.
    El donaire del artista cautivó a todos en la galería.

    Etymology

    The term 'donaires' comes from the Latin 'dona', which means 'gift' or 'present', suggesting qualities that are displayed in a natural and charming manner.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have charm
    To possess grace or elegance in some aspect.
    tener donaires
    to move with grace
    To move in an elegant and stylish manner.
    moverse con donaires
    to show charm
    To exhibit grace or charm in a situation.
    mostrar donaires

    Related Words

    grace
    Quality of being pleasant and kind.
    gracia
    elegance
    Way of being or acting that denotes distinction.
    elegancia
    charm
    Attractiveness that manifests in a pleasant way.
    encanto

    Slang Meanings

    Attractive style or appearance.
    That new look has a lot of charm.
    Ese nuevo look tiene mucho donaire.
    Special gift that someone has to attract others.
    She has a natural grace that everyone notices.
    Ella tiene un donaire natural que todos notan.