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estilo

style

noun ehs-TEE-loh Less Common

Origin: From Latin stilus (pointed writing instrument, hence writing style).

Usage Note

Estilo covers personal style, artistic or literary style, and swimming strokes (estilo mariposa = 'butterfly stroke'). The phrase a mi estilo means 'in my own style'. In sports, cuatro estilos refers to the four swimming strokes in the medley. The related adjective estiloso ('stylish') is informal but widely used.

Examples

"Tiene un estilo muy elegante."

Natural Translation

She has a very elegant style.

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