Estético (en. Aesthetic)

/esˈte.ti.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relating to the perception of beauty.
The critique considered that the work was very aesthetic.
La crítica consideró que la obra era muy estética.
Refers to the theory of art and beauty.
Philosophical aesthetics is an important field of study.
La estética filosófica es un campo importante de estudio.
Attractive from a visual point of view.
The product design is very aesthetic and functional.
El diseño del producto es muy estético y funcional.

Etymology

From the Greek 'aisthesis', which means 'perception' or 'sensation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aesthetic sense
Ability to appreciate beauty.
sentido estético
aesthetic judgment
Subjective evaluation of the beauty of something.
juicio estético
aesthetic theory
Set of principles about art and beauty.
teoría estética

Related Words

aesthetics
Discipline that studies beauty and art.
estética
aesthetician
Person who is dedicated to improving physical appearance.
esteticista
aestheticism
Movement or style that seeks to highlight beauty.
esteticismo

Slang Meanings

Refers to something visually attractive in a modern trend.
That decoration is so aesthetic that it looks like it's from Instagram.
Esa decoración es tan estética que parece sacada de Instagram.
Quality of what is fashionable or attractive in a specific context.
Her outfit is so aesthetic that everyone wants to copy it.
Su outfit es tan estético que todos quieren copiarlo.