fino
/ˈfino/
The English word "wispy" can be translated into Spanish as fino.
The word fino is used to describe something that consists of or resembles a wisp.
Meaning: Consisting of or resembling a wisp (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form fina for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use finos for masculine plural nouns and finas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfino/
Did you know?
- While fino describes something 'wispy', it is also the standard term for a specific type of pale, dry sherry from the Jerez region of Spain.
- In several Latin American countries, fino is used as a social descriptor to mean 'refined' or 'upper-class' rather than just describing a physical texture.
- The Spanish word fino is a cognate of the English word 'fine', both of which derive from the Latin root for 'boundary' or 'limit'.
Examples in context
- Las nubes en el cielo tenían un aspecto etéreo y delicado.The clouds in the sky had a wispy and delicate appearance.
- El humo formaba un rastro fino en el aire.The smoke formed a wispy trail in the air.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about a new puppy.
- MaríaEl cachorro es tan lindo.The puppy is so cute.
- AlejandroSí, pero tiene el pelo muy fino.Yes, but its fur is very wispy.
- MaríaEs verdad, parece una nube.That's true, it looks like a cloud.
- AlejandroEs muy suave al tacto.It is very soft to the touch.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
