Estética (en. Aesthetics)

/esˈte.ti.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Discipline that studies beauty and art.
Aesthetics is essential in the philosophy of art.
La estética es esencial en la filosofía del arte.
Set of characteristics that make something beautiful.
The aesthetics of the house are modern and minimalist.
La estética de la casa es moderna y minimalista.
Visual style used in decoration or design.
I prefer vintage aesthetics in my home.
Prefiero la estética vintage en mi hogar.

Etymology

It comes from the Greek 'aisthesis,' which means 'perception' or 'sensation.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

design aesthetics
Principles that guide the creation of visually pleasing objects or spaces.
estética del diseño
personal aesthetics
Set of traits that define a person's style and appearance.
estética personal
aesthetic success
Achievement of a work when considered beautiful or attainable according to certain standards.
éxito estético

Related Words

beautiful
That has beauty.
bello
artistic
Related to art or artistic creation.
artístico
cultural
Related to the culture and customs of a group.
cultural

Slang Meanings

Specific preferred style or in vogue.
That decoration has a lot of 'boho' aesthetics.
Esa decoración tiene mucho de la estética 'boho'.
Attractive aspect sought on social media.
She always posts photos with a perfect aesthetic.
Ella siempre publica fotos con una estética perfecta.