Refinamientos (en. Refinements)

/refi.na.mi.en.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Improvements in style or in the form of something.
The refinements in the design of the house made it more attractive.
Los refinamientos en el diseño de la casa la hicieron más atractiva.
Subtleties and nuances that provide added value.
The refinements in her writing made her a prominent author.
Los refinamientos en su escritura la convirtieron en un autor destacado.
Adjustments made to perfect a process.
The refinements in technique allowed him to win the championship.
Los refinamientos en la técnica le permitieron ganar el campeonato.

Etymology

From the verb 'refine', which comes from the Latin 'refināre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

refinements of language
Improvements in the use and expression of language.
refinamientos del lenguaje
refinements in art
Subtleties and details that enrich an artistic work.
refinamientos en el arte
without refinement
Without elegance or subtlety; in a crude manner.
sin refinamiento

Related Words

refinement
The process of improving or polishing something.
refinamiento
to refine
Making something purer or more elegant.
refinar
subtlety
Quality of what is subtle or delicate.
sutileza

Slang Meanings

Special touch
The decorator gave a refinement to the living room.
El decorador le dio un refinamiento a la sala.
Something that makes everything look better
That dress has a refinement that makes it unique.
Ese vestido tiene un refinamiento que lo hace único.