elegante
/eleˈɡante/
The English word 'classy' can be translated into Spanish as elegante.
The adjective elegante is used to describe someone or something that is elegant and fashionable.
Meaning: elegant and fashionable (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective elegante is invariant in gender, meaning it is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To make the adjective plural, add an -s to form elegantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleˈɡante/
Did you know?
- Spanish has the expression estar elegante, which means someone is dressed up for a specific event, as opposed to ser elegante, which means they are a classy person by nature.
- In Spain, you might hear the word pijo to describe a 'classy' or 'preppy' person. However, be careful, as it is often used with a mocking or judgmental tone to describe someone perceived as snobbish.
- In Spanish, the word elegante is not just for clothes or people, but is also used to describe a skillful move in sports or a clever strategy in chess.
Examples in context
- María siempre viste de manera eleganteMaria always dresses in a classy manner
- Juan lleva un traje muy distinguidoJuan is wearing a very classy suit
- El hotel ofrece una experiencia gastronómica exquisitaThe hotel offers an exquisite gastronomic experience
- Esa tienda tiene ropa muy chicThat store has very classy clothing
- ¡Qué fiesta tan elegante!What a classy party!
- Pedro siempre elige ropa estilosaPedro always chooses classy clothing
- El barrio tiene una vibra refinadaThe neighborhood has a classy vibe
- Ana es una mujer muy elegante, siempre se viste con estilo y clase.Ana is a very classy woman, she always dresses with style and class.
- ¡Qué distinguido es ese hotel! La decoración es realmente exquisita.That hotel is so classy! The decoration is truly exquisite.
- Julia tiene un estilo chic irrepetible. Siempre está a la moda.Julia has an unparalleled chic style. She's always trendy.
- Mi abuela tiene una elegancia innata que siempre me ha inspirado.My grandmother has an innate elegance that has always inspired me.
- Ella es una mujer muy elegante.She is a very elegant woman.
- Ella siempre luce muy elegante.She always looks very elegant.
- Ese vestido es muy elegante.That dress is very elegant.
- Tu nueva casa es elegante y moderna.Your new house is elegant and modern.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are getting ready for a party.
- JavierLucía, te ves muy elegante hoy.Lucía, you look very classy today.
- LucíaGracias, Javier. Tú también te ves bien.Thanks, Javier. You look good too.
- JavierEste lugar debe ser muy elegante.This place must be very classy.
- LucíaSí, es el mejor sitio de la ciudad.Yes, it is the best spot in the city.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry elegante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
