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armonía
/aɾ.moˈni.a/
harmony
La armonía entre los colores de la pintura era perfecta.
The harmony between the colors in the painting was perfect.
neutral
A pleasing combination of elements in agreement or balance.
La armonía de la naturaleza nos llena de paz.
The harmony of nature fills us with peace.
Buscamos la armonía entre tradición y modernidad.
We seek harmony between tradition and modernity.
Can refer to visual, auditory, emotional, or conceptual balance.
technical
In music, a simultaneous combination of tones producing a pleasing effect.
La armonía de esta pieza es compleja pero hermosa.
The harmony in this piece is complex yet beautiful.
Refers to chords and chord progressions.
formal
In relationships, a state of mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
La armonía en el equipo es clave para el éxito.
Harmony within the team is key to success.
Often used in social or organizational contexts.
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Pro Tip
Avoid false friends
Do not confuse 'armonía' with 'harmonía' in English, which is a false friend meaning 'tuning' (e.g., of a piano). 'Armonía' always refers to balance, agreement, or musical harmony.
Gold Rule
Context matters
Always check the context to determine if 'armonía' refers to musical harmony, social harmony, or visual balance.
Word Origin
From Latin *harmonia*, from Ancient Greek ἁρμονία (*harmonía*, "joint, agreement, concord"), from ἁρμόζω (*harmozō*, "to fit together"), related to ἁρμονία (*harmonía*, "means of joining").
Usage Notes
Common in artistic, social, and technical contexts. In music, it specifically refers to chord structures. Avoid confusing with 'harmonía' in the sense of 'tuning' (e.g., of an instrument), which is less common in everyday speech.
Word Breakdown
armon-
root related to harmony or fitting together
root-ía
suffix forming abstract nouns
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