sofisticado
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “sofisticado” mean in English?
sophisticated — highly developed and complex; or: having refined tastes and knowledge
sophisticated — highly developed and complex; or: having refined tastes and knowledge (sistema sofisticado, enfoque sofisticado)
Example sentences
Es un sistema de seguridad muy sofisticado.
It is a very sophisticated security system.
Tiene un gusto muy sofisticado para la moda.
She has a very sophisticated taste in fashion.
El producto está diseñado para un público sofisticado.
The product is designed for a sophisticated audience.
How to use it
'Sofisticado/a' means sophisticated — refined, complex, or advanced. Used with ser. A near-perfect cognate with English. Common in technology (sistema sofisticado), fashion, and culture. Unlike English, it rarely implies over-complexity with negative connotations.
Common mistake
Don't use 'sofisticado' for intellectually complex arguments — prefer 'elaborado' or 'complejo'; 'sofisticado' relates to refinement/taste.