noun

el aspecto

look · aspect · appearance

Forma o apariencia con la que algo o alguien se muestra a la vista.

Word: aspecto

Meaning:
In English, "aspecto" translates to aspect or appearance. It primarily refers to how something looks or the particular way in which something is regarded or considered.

Explanation:

  1. Appearance:
    This refers to the external look or visual impression of a person, object, or situation. For example, "El aspecto del jardín es muy bonito" means "The appearance of the garden is very beautiful."

  2. Aspect / Facet:
    It can also mean a particular part or feature of a situation, problem, or thing. For example, "Este es un aspecto importante del proyecto" means "This is an important aspect of the project."

Parts:

  • Aspecto comes from Latin aspectus, meaning "a looking at," derived from aspicere ("to look at").

Synonyms:

  • Apariencia (appearance)
  • Faceta (facet)
  • Carácter (character, in the sense of feature)
  • Rasgo (trait or feature)

Antonyms:

  • For "appearance," there isn't a direct antonym, but conversely, terms like interior or hidden part could be considered opposites.
  • For "aspect" as a facet, antonyms might vary depending on context since it's more neutral.

Summary:
"Aspecto" is a versatile Spanish noun that can refer to how something looks (appearance) or a particular angle/view/feature of something (aspect/facet).

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Examples

El proyecto tiene un buen aspecto hasta ahora.noun

The project looks good so far.

Ese aspecto de la ciudad es mi parte favorita.noun

That aspect of the city is my favorite part.

Su casa tiene un aspecto moderno y agradable.noun

His house has a modern and pleasant appearance.

Su aspecto me llamó la atención de inmediato.noun

His appearance caught my attention immediately.

El proyecto tiene un buen aspecto.noun

The project has a good appearance.

Esta casa tiene buen aspecto.noun

This house has a good appearance.

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