ventoso
/benˈtoso/
The Spanish word for breezy is ventoso.
While ventoso can describe windy weather, it is also used figuratively to describe someone or something that is cheerful and lively.
Meaning: (figuratively) cheerful and lively (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/benˈtoso/
Did you know?
- While ventoso describes the physical sensation of wind, a 'breezy' person is more likely to be described as desenvuelto, meaning 'unwrapped' or 'composed'.
- The word ventoso shares the same Latin root as the English word 'ventriloquist', which literally means 'belly speaker'.
- The adjective ventoso is much more common in a meteorological context than a personality context. If you call a person ventoso, a native speaker might actually think you are describing someone who is 'windy' or full of hot air rather than 'breezy' and cheerful.
Examples in context
- Mañana se espera un día ventoso.Tomorrow is expected to be a breezy day.
- Me encanta sentir la brisa en mi rostro.I love feeling the breeze on my face.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a new coworker.
- DanielMaría, ¿qué te parece el nuevo empleado?María, what do you think of the new employee?
- MaríaMe cae bien, es muy ventoso y alegre.I like him, he is very breezy and cheerful.
- DanielSí, trae mucha energía a la oficina.Yes, he brings a lot of energy to the office.
- MaríaEs refrescante tener a alguien así aquí.It is refreshing to have someone like that here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ventoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
