noun
la brisa
breeze
Viento suave y ligero.
Definition & meaning
Brisa is a feminine Spanish noun meaning “breeze”: a light, gentle movement of air, usually weaker than ordinary wind.
It can refer to:
- A pleasant natural breeze:
La brisa del mar refrescaba la playa. — “The sea breeze cooled the beach.” - A gentle air current in general:
Entraba una brisa por la ventana. — “A breeze was coming in through the window.” - Figuratively, a mild or refreshing influence, though this use is more literary:
Una brisa de esperanza — “a breeze of hope” or “a breath of hope.”
It is pronounced approximately BREE-sah.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is generally considered to have entered Spanish through French brise , meaning “breeze.” Its deeper origin is uncertain. It is not normally analyzed as a combination of productive Spanish parts.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- viento suave — “gentle wind”; a descriptive synonym that emphasizes the lightness of the air movement.
- airecito — “little breeze” or “little bit of air”; more colloquial and affectionate, formed from aire .
- céfiro — “zephyr”; a literary or poetic term for a soft, pleasant breeze.
Antonyms
There is no exact everyday antonym for brisa. Depending on the intended contrast, the following expressions may be used:
- calma — “calm” or stillness, especially when there is little or no wind.
- calma chicha — complete windlessness, especially at sea.
- vendaval — “gale” or “strong wind”; an opposing term because it describes wind that is much more powerful than a brisa.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La brisa del mar me relaja.noun
The sea breeze relaxes me.
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