Refrescante (en. Refreshing)

/refresˈkante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That produces a feeling of coolness.
A refreshing drink is ideal on a hot day.
Una bebida refrescante es ideal en un día caluroso.
That renews or stimulates.
The fresh mountain air is very refreshing.
El aire fresco de la montaña es muy refrescante.
That gives relief or is pleasant.
A refreshing bath always improves my mood.
Un baño refrescante siempre mejora mi ánimo.

Etymology

From Latin 'refrescans', present participle of 'refrescāre', which means 'to make cool'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drink something refreshing
Consuming a drink that generates a feeling of coolness.
beber algo refrescante
a refreshing breeze
An air movement that provides coolness.
una brisa refrescante
refreshing shower
A bath that relieves and immediately gives a feeling of coolness.
ducha refrescante

Related Words

to refresh
To make something or someone cooler.
refrescar
freshness
Quality of freshness, feeling of cleanliness and relief.
frescura

Slang Meanings

Something that is very pleasant and surprising.
That new café is refreshing, I love it!
Ese nuevo café es refrescante, ¡me encanta!
Description of a fun and relaxing situation.
The beach party was truly refreshing.
La fiesta en la playa fue realmente refrescante.