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    Refinada (en. Refined)

    /re-fi-'na-da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That presents a high degree of sophistication or elegance.
    She always carries a refined style in her outfits.
    Ella siempre lleva un estilo refinada en sus atuendos.
    That has undergone a refining process.
    Refined sugar is sweeter than raw sugar.
    El azúcar refinada es más dulce que el azúcar cruda.
    That demonstrates good taste and culture.
    Her way of speaking is very refined and educated.
    Su manera de hablar es muy refinada y educada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'refinatus', which means purified or perfected.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    refined in words
    That is expressed with elegance and sophistication.
    refinada en palabras
    refined in taste
    That has a good aesthetic sense and quality.
    refinada en gusto

    Related Words

    refinement
    The process of making something purer or more sophisticated.
    refinamiento
    refiner
    A person or machine that refines products like oil or sugar.
    refinador

    Slang Meanings

    Use of very formal or elitist manners.
    Her way of speaking seems a bit refined to me, as if she were trying to impress.
    Su forma de hablar me parece un poco refinada, como si intentara impresionar.
    Referring to a person who considers themselves part of high society.
    That group behaves very refined, they are not like the others.
    Ese grupo se comporta de manera muy refinada, no son como los demás.