con estilo
/kon estilo/from spelling rules
The English slang term "steezy" can be translated into Spanish as con estilo.
This phrase is used to describe someone who performs a task or dresses with a combination of style and ease.
Did you know?
- While con estilo is a direct translation, Spanish speakers often use tener flow to describe the same combination of effortless style and confidence.
- The word estilo comes from the Latin stilus, which was the pointed tool used by Romans to write on wax tablets.
- While con estilo is a direct translation, a Spanish speaker might use the word facha to describe someone's style, though it can also mean an awkward appearance depending on the country.
Examples in context
- Él baila con estilo.He dances with style.
- Esa chica camina con estilo.That girl walks with style.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at a skate park.
- MaríaMira cómo saltó ese muro con estilo.Look at how he jumped that wall with style.
- MateoSí, se ve muy natural.Yes, it looks very natural.
- MaríaTú también lo haces con estilo.You do it with style too.
- MateoGracias, María, intento mejorar.Thanks, María, I'm trying to improve.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, estilo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
