armonía
/aɾmoˈnia/feminine
The English phrase 'harmony' is translated into Spanish as armonía. Wiktionary also lists harmonía.
Meaning: agreement or accord (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| armonía | /aɾmoˈnia/ | feminine |
| harmonía | /aɾmonia/ (from spelling rules) | feminine, uncommon |
The word refers to a state of agreement or accord between people or things.
Which one should you use?
While armonía is the standard form, you may encounter harmonía. However, this spelling is an archaic or highly uncommon variant and is generally considered a misspelling in modern standard Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
armonía is a feminine noun, so it must be used with feminine articles and adjectives, such as la armonía or una armonía perfecta.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾmoˈnia/
Did you know?
- The word armonía shares a root with the Ancient Greek word for 'joint', meaning that harmony was originally conceived as the act of fitting two physical pieces together.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, achieving armonía is often discussed in the context of 'convivencia', a specific type of social harmony related to living together in a community.
- In some poetic or archaic Spanish texts, armonía can refer to the celestial alignment of planets, reflecting an ancient belief in the 'music of the spheres'.
Examples in context
- Él no conoce la palabra 'armonía'.He doesn't know the word "harmony."This sentence shows the use of the word armonía in a negative context.Tatoeba #8881572 by mialiesperantistas, translation #5618342 by gravnash
- Tenemos que aprender a vivir en armonía con la naturaleza.We must learn to live in harmony with nature.This sentence illustrates the common expression of living in harmony with something.Tatoeba #1400031 by hayastan, translation #248821 by CK
- En armonía con la verdad.In harmony with truth.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase 'in harmony with'.Tatoeba #813666 by BraveSentry, translation #813657 by Zaphod
- La armonía es fundamental en cualquier relaciónHarmony is essential in any relationship
- La concordia entre las naciones es un objetivo deseableHarmony among nations is a desirable goal
- El equilibrio entre cuerpo y mente es esencial para vivir en armoníaThe balance between body and mind is essential to live in harmony
- Este lugar tiene muy buen rolloThis place has a great vibe
- La unión de la familia es la clave para vivir en armoníaThe unity of the family is the key to living in harmony
- Entre nosotros hay buenas ondasThere are good vibes between us
- La búsqueda de la concordancia es clave para vivir en armoníaThe pursuit of harmony is key to living in harmony
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing their new workplace environment.
- DanielSiento que hay mucha armonía aquí.I feel there is a lot of harmony here.
- LucíaSí, Daniel, el equipo trabaja muy bien.Yes, Daniel, the team works very well.
- Daniel¿Crees que se mantendrá la armonía?Do you think the harmony will be maintained?
- LucíaEspero que sí, es un ambiente ideal.I hope so, it is an ideal environment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “harmony” translations and entries armonía, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries armonía, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
