sophisticated

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsɒf.ɪ.kə.tɪd/ AmE /ˈsɑː.fɪ.kə.tɪd/

adjective en → es

1 COMPLEX/ADVANCED B2

having or showing a lot of knowledge about and understanding of complex subjects, ideas, etc.

sophisticado, refinado, culto

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Collocations a sophisticated argument · be sophisticated about something

  • He gave a very sophisticated analysis of the situation.

    Él dio un análisis muy sofisticado de la situación.

2 ELEGANT/REFINED B1

having or showing good manners and a lot of knowledge about the arts, fashion, etc.

elegante, refinado, sofisticado

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  • [predicative]

Collocations a sophisticated lifestyle · be sophisticated in your tastes

  • She has a very sophisticated taste in music.

    Ella tiene un gusto muy sofisticado en música.

1 COMPLEX/ADVANCED C1

designed or made for people who understand and appreciate complex ideas, technology, etc.

sophisticado, avanzado, sofisticado tecnológicamente

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  • [predicative]

Collocations a sophisticated piece of technology · be sophisticated in design

  • The software is very sophisticated.

    El software es muy sofisticado.

2 ELEGANT/REFINED B2

designed or made to look elegant and stylish, often using expensive materials.

elegante, refinado, sofisticado en diseño

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Collocations a sophisticated piece of furniture · be sophisticated in appearance

  • The interior design is very sophisticated.

    El diseño del interior es muy sofisticado.