La atmósfera
Example: La atmósfera de la fiesta era alegre y relajada.
Definition
"La atmósfera" refers to the overall mood or feeling that surrounds a particular situation or place, such as the cheerful and relaxed atmosphere at a party. It can also mean the layer of gases surrounding Earth or another planet.
Etymology
The word "la atmósfera" comes from the Greek 'atmos' meaning vapor or steam, and 'sphaira' meaning sphere. Originally used in scientific contexts to describe the gaseous envelope around Earth, it later expanded to describe the general mood or environment of a setting.
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"La atmósfera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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