zen

BrE /zɛn/ AmE /zɛn/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PHILOSOPHY [uncountable] C1

a type of Buddhism that teaches people to think deeply and calmly about life, often through meditation

zén (filosofía budista)

Collocations zen philosophy · zen teachings

  • He studies Zen Buddhism to find inner peace.

    Estudia el budismo zen para encontrar la paz interior.

2 STATE [uncountable] B2

a calm and relaxed state of mind, often achieved through meditation or yoga

estado de calma y relajación

Collocations zen attitude · zen moment

  • She enjoys the zen of yoga.

    Ella disfruta del estado de calma que le proporciona el yoga.

3 DESIGN [uncountable] C1

a style of design that is simple and uncluttered, often used in furniture or architecture

estilo zen (en diseño)

Collocations zen interior design · zen garden

  • The house has a beautiful zen garden.

    La casa tiene un hermoso jardín zen.