cristalino means crystalline — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: September 9, 2025
cristalino
adjective • /[kree-stah-LEE-no]/
crystalline
Example:
El río cristalino invitaba al descanso del alma.
The crystalline river invited the soul’s rest.
🧠 What does cristalino mean?
Cristalino beautifully captures the essence of something clear, transparent, and pure, like crystal. It can describe physical objects, like water or glass, but also abstract concepts like intentions or arguments. Think of it as conveying a sense of pristine clarity, whether it's the clarity of a mountain stream or the clarity of a well-reasoned explanation.
📚 Extra examples
- El agua del río era tan cristalina que se podían ver las piedras del fondo.
The river water was so crystalline that you could see the stones at the bottom. - Su voz cristalina llenó el teatro.
Her crystalline voice filled the theatre. - Tenía una mirada cristalina, llena de sinceridad.
They had a crystalline gaze, full of sincerity. - Presentó un argumento cristalino, fácil de entender.
They presented a crystalline argument, easy to understand.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'cristalino' comes from the word 'cristal,' which means 'crystal.' This connection highlights the visual imagery of clarity and transparency.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cristalino"
Synonyms: transparente, claro, límpido, puro
Opposites: turbio, opaco, oscuro
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