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style
/staɪl/
estilo
She has a unique style of dressing.
Ella tiene un estilo único de vestir.
general
A distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed.
The building is in the Gothic style.
El edificio está en estilo gótico.
Used for art, architecture, fashion, and design.
general
A manner of doing something; a way of behaving or expressing oneself.
He has a very direct style of communication.
Él tiene un estilo de comunicación muy directo.
Commonly used with 'of' + gerund or noun.
informal
A particular type or kind of something.
We offer a variety of styles to choose from.
Ofrecemos una variedad de estilos para elegir.
Often interchangeable with 'type' or 'kind' in retail contexts.
Frases relacionadas
Consejo pro
Style vs. Fashion
Fashion refers to what is currently popular (la moda), while style is a personal or distinctive way of doing things (el estilo). You can be fashionable without having a unique style.
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Preposition Usage
Use 'in the style of' to mimic someone's work (al estilo de). Use 'style of' to describe the type (estilo de).
Origen de la palabra
From Old French 'estile' (pen, style, manner), from Latin 'stilus' (writing instrument, manner of writing).
Notas de uso
In Spanish, 'estilo' is the direct equivalent. Note that 'style' can also be a verb ('to style'), but this entry focuses on the noun form.
Desglose de la palabra
stil-
writing instrument / manner
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