aspecto
nounCEFR B2
What does “aspecto” mean in English?
aspect, facet
aspect, facet (a specific component or dimension of a complex topic; un aspecto clave del debate)
Example sentences
Hay un aspecto de esta propuesta que me parece especialmente preocupante: su impacto sobre los colectivos más vulnerables.
There is one aspect of this proposal that I find particularly worrying: its impact on the most vulnerable groups.
Desde un punto de vista técnico, el aspecto más complejo es sin duda la implementación en entornos de baja conectividad.
From a technical point of view, the most complex aspect is without doubt implementation in low-connectivity environments.
Para hacer justicia al tema, conviene analizar sus distintos aspectos por separado antes de sacar conclusiones.
To do justice to the topic, it is advisable to analyse its various aspects separately before drawing conclusions.
How to use it
El aspecto ('aspect', 'dimension', 'facet') at B2 is used to identify a particular angle or dimension of a complex topic, typically to organise a debate or analysis: 'Hay que considerar todos los aspectos…', 'Este aspecto del problema no ha recibido suficiente atención'. Key collocations: el aspecto más importante, un aspecto clave/fundamental/problemático, abordar/considerar/analizar un aspecto. It is a structuring noun that helps segment complex arguments into manageable parts.
Common mistake
Aspecto (a facet of something complex) vs. enfoque (the lens/approach used). 'Un aspecto del problema' = one dimension of the problem. 'Un enfoque del problema' = a way of looking at the problem. These overlap but are not interchangeable. Aspecto is also used visually/physically ('tiene buen aspecto' = he looks well) — context disambiguates. In debate contexts, aspecto is always the analytical sense.