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The most beautiful words in Spanish that you'll want to use more

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    Ephemeral

    59 votes

    Short duration.

    The word 'efímero' is one of the most beautiful in Spanish, used to describe something that is fleeting or very short-lived, evoking a sense of transitory beauty.

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    Arrebol

    56 votes

    Associated with the red light of sunrise or sunset

    It describes the red color of clouds illuminated by the sun. It's a word that evokes beautiful images and moments in nature.

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    Aurora

    55 votes

    It predicts beauty and luminosity

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    Aurora evokes poetic images of dawn and the light that dispels darkness, conveying a sense of hope and natural beauty. Its soft sonority and connection to a celestial phenomenon make it an enchanting word to enrich everyday language.

    • Clarity that precedes sunrise

    • It means dawn or dawn

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    Serendipia

    50 votes

    Good luck

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    It refers to a fortunate and unexpected discovery. It sounds exotic, and its meaning is very positive.

    • Finding valuable or pleasant things coincidentally

    • A fortunate accidental discovery

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    Mariposa

    49 votes

    Brightly colored insect

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    The word 'butterfly' is considered one of the most beautiful in Spanish for its sound and the poetic image it evokes, related to the transformation and ephemeral beauty of this insect.

    • Flight is synonymous with freedom

    • Very cute little animal

    • It brings good omens

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    Luminescence

    49 votes

    Emits light without raising temperature

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    The word 'luminescence' is described as the ability to generate light without raising the temperature, a poetic and evocative quality that fits perfectly into a ranking of the most beautiful words in Spanish.

    • Property of some bodies to emit their own light

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    Ineffable

    48 votes

    Impossible to describe

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    It is used to describe something so grand that it cannot be expressed in words. Its rarity and depth make it very attractive.

    • Causes strong emotion, especially pleasure

    • Related to pure poetry

    • Exceeds any description or praise

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    Chrysalis

    45 votes

    It evokes an image of transformation

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    The word 'chrysalis' evokes an image of transformation and latent beauty, and is derived from the Greek 'chrysós' (gold), suggesting intrinsic value and a process of beautification.

    • Latent beauty

    • Related to the color gold

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    Lunch

    44 votes

    A very fragrant white flower, appreciated in perfumery.

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    The word 'azahar' refers to the white, highly fragrant blossom of the orange tree and other citrus fruits. Its Arabic origin and association with purity and eternal love make it a poetic and evocative choice.

    • Represents eternal love, fidelity and purity

    • It has a very intense aroma

    • Used in medicine as a sedative

    • It has calming and relaxing properties

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    Quiet

    44 votes

    Stillness

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    The word 'tranquility' evokes a state of deep calm, tranquility, and serenity, qualities that make it a beautiful and desirable addition to the vocabulary for expressing inner peace and stillness.

    • Tranquillity

    • Serenity

    • Calm

    • Peace

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    Joy

    44 votes

    Extraordinary joy or happiness

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    The word "alborozo" evokes a sense of extraordinary joy and rejoicing, making it a poetic and expressive addition to any vocabulary.

    • Joy of great intensity

    • Immense joy

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    Whisper

    42 votes

    Soft and low sound

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    The word "whisper" evokes a soft, intimate sound, ideal for expressing delicacy and closeness in communication. Its Latin origin and meaning "to speak softly" make it a poetic and evocative choice for those seeking to embellish their language.

    • It has etymological history

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    Dragon-fly

    41 votes

    Slender body and bright colors

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    The word 'dragonfly' evokes an image of delicacy and agile movement in nature. Its sonority and the visualization it suggests make it an aesthetically pleasing word.

    • Very big eyes

    • Prevents the proliferation of flies and mosquitoes

    • It symbolizes maturity and depth

    • Static and precise flight

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    Hopefully

    40 votes

    It denotes a strong desire for something to happen.

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    The word "hopefully" is an interjection that denotes a strong desire for something to happen, expressing longings and hopes. Its Arabic origin, "Insha'Allah" ("God willing"), gives it a profound meaning of hope and aspiration.

    • Expresses the desire for something to happen

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    Full moon

    39 votes

    Lunar phase in which the moon is fully illuminated

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    Plenilunio is a word that evokes beauty both in its sound and its meaning, alluding to plenitude and the full moon, which makes it very poetic and worthy of being used.

    • Visible all night long

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    Querencia

    38 votes

    Action of loving or wanting well

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    The word 'querencia' evokes a deep sense of belonging and affection toward a place or being, making it a beautiful and evocative choice to express a special bond.

    • Inclination to return to the place where they were raised

    • Tendency to prefer a specific place

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    Fleeting

    37 votes

    Very short-lived

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    Fleeting is a synonym for ephemeral, describing something that passes quickly and is often associated with precious but brief moments, making it a beautiful and evocative word.

    • It passes and disappears quickly

    • Fast

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    Ethereal

    34 votes

    Subtle and sublime

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    The word 'ethereal' is considered one of the most beautiful in Spanish for its ability to evoke the subtle, the sublime, and the celestial, describing an intangible and delicate beauty.

    • Intangible or poorly defined

    • Extremely light and airy

    • Very subtle and delicate

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    Mellifluous

    32 votes

    Sweetly or smoothly flowing

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    It describes something soft, sweet, and pleasant to listen to. Its musicality and positive connotation make it a very beautiful word.

    • Sweet-sounding

    • Pleasant to hear

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    Breeze

    24 votes

    Soft and pleasant wind

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    The word "breeze" is considered beautiful because of its soft and pleasant sound, evoking feelings of calm, freshness, and tranquility. Its rhythmic and melodious sound makes it very pleasing to the ear and easy to use in poetic or everyday expressions.

    • Fresh and soft wind

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    Aura

    24 votes

    Soft and gentle wind

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    The term 'aura' is appealing because of its ethereal and subtle connotation, referring to a particular atmosphere or energy surrounding something or someone. Its delicate sound evokes mystery and charm.

    • Favor, applause, general acceptance

    • Halo of energy that appears around certain bodies

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    Warm

    17 votes

    Provides heat

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    The word 'warm' is one of the most beautiful in Spanish because of its double meaning, referring both to a pleasant temperature and to a genuine and comforting affection.

    • Pleasant feeling of friendship and comfort

    • Affectionate, warm

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