As you may know, Spanish is a language spoken by more than 580 million people, including both native speakers and those who speak it as a foreign language. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world by number of speakers and the second language for international communication. There are so many of us who use the Spanish language, from the most common words to the strangest, but always unique.
That’s why today we bring you the 10 most beautiful words in Spanish that might surprise you. This selection may be a bit subjective because everyone has their own list of favorite beautiful words, but here you have more words to add to yours.
- Serendipia (Serendipity)
Noun, feminine. It is a valuable discovery that occurs accidentally or by chance; that is, finding something very precious unexpectedly while you were looking for something else. For example: “The discovery of penicillin was a serendipity.”
- Melifluo, meliflua (Mellifluous)
Adjective. Something or someone sweet, soft, delicate, or tender in manner or way of speaking. For example: “Maria’s daughter is beautiful and mellifluous.”
- Inefable (Ineffable)
Adjective. Something that cannot be explained with words. For example: “There is an ineffable peace in the atmosphere.”
- Etéreo, etérea (Ethereal)
Adjective. Something that is vague, subtle, or airy. For example: “He feels an ethereal joy from helping others with their problems.”
- Efímero, efímera (Ephemeral)
Adjective. Something that lasts for a short time. For example: “The beauty of a rose is ephemeral.”
- Inconmensurable (Immeasurable)
Adjective, masculine and feminine. Something enormous, so great in magnitude that it cannot be measured. For example: “A mother’s love is immeasurable.”
- Resiliencia (Resilience)
Noun, feminine. The capacity of a living being to adapt to a disturbing agent or an adverse state or situation. For example: “In the times we live in, we must force ourselves to have resilience.”
- Reciprocidad (Reciprocity)
Noun, feminine. The mutual correspondence of one person or thing with another regarding something. For example: “We must take care of each other; there must be reciprocity.”
- Patidifuso, patidifusa (Astonished/Stunned)
Adjective. A word we use when we want to express that someone is so surprised that they are left speechless. It’s a colloquial term you can use in conversations with your friends, for example: “When I tell you what happened in yesterday’s episode, you’re going to be stunned.”
- Desenlace (Outcome/Ending)
Noun, masculine. This word means the end of an action or event; a synonym is “ending.” “Desenlace” is often used to talk about the end of a story, whether in real life, cinema, a book, or a movie. For example: “I loved the ending of ‘La casa de papel’ in the last season.” It can also be used to refer to the passing of a person, for example: “That was the outcome of Maradona’s life.”
After seeing all these words, which one was your favorite? Did any of them surprise you? Now you can talk to your friends about the new words you’ve learned and ask them about theirs—maybe you can add new beautiful words to your vocabulary list!
