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etéreo means ethereal — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 16, 2025

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etéreo

adjective • /[eh-TEH-reh-oh]/

ethereal

Example:

Su voz tenía un timbre etéreo y suave.

Her voice had an ethereal, soft timbre.

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🧠 What does etéreo mean?

Etéreo describes something incredibly light, delicate, and airy, almost like it belongs to another world. Think of a whisper-thin fabric, a faint scent, or a dreamlike quality. It suggests something so fine and subtle that it seems barely there, almost spiritual or heavenly.

📚 Extra examples

  • La música tenía una cualidad etérea que me transportaba a otro lugar.
    The music had an ethereal quality that transported me to another place.
  • Su voz etérea flotaba en el aire de la noche.
    Her ethereal voice floated in the night air.
  • El vestido de seda era tan ligero y etéreo que parecía flotar.
    The silk dress was so light and ethereal that it seemed to float.
  • Un paisaje etéreo de montañas cubiertas de niebla.
    An ethereal landscape of mist-covered mountains.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'ethereal' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'ethereal' is 'etéreo'.
How do you pronounce 'etéreo' in Spanish?
It's pronounced eh-TEH-reh-o, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'etéreo' in a sentence?
You can use 'etéreo' to describe anything that has a light, airy, and otherworldly quality, such as music, voices, fabrics, or landscapes. For example: 'La belleza etérea del paisaje me dejó sin aliento.' (The ethereal beauty of the landscape took my breath away.)
What is the English translation of 'etéreo'?
The English translation of 'etéreo' is 'ethereal'.
Does 'etéreo' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'etéreo' changes to match the noun it describes. For a feminine noun, use 'etérea,' and for plural nouns, use 'etéreos' (masculine) or 'etéreas' (feminine).
Is 'etéreo' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as words like 'bonito' or 'hermoso,' 'etéreo' is used in literature, poetry, and music to evoke a specific feeling of delicate beauty. You might also hear it in more descriptive everyday conversations.
Does 'etéreo' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'etéreo' doesn't have any slang meanings or double meanings. It consistently refers to something light, airy, and almost otherworldly.
Is 'etéreo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'etéreo' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "etéreo"

Synonyms: celestial, delicado, sutil, ligero, vaporoso
Opposites: terrenal, pesado, denso, sólido

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'etéreo' comes from the Greek word 'aithēr,' which referred to the upper, purer air breathed by the gods.

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