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ambiance

[/ˈæmbiəns/]
nounfemininepl: ambiances
ambiente
1. The characteristic atmosphere or mood of a place
The restaurant has a warm and inviting ambiance.
O restaurante tem um ambiente acolhedor e convidativo.
2. The surrounding or pervading mood, feeling, or environment
The ambiance of the concert was electric and energetic.
O ambiente do concerto era elétrico e energético.
3. The aesthetic qualities of a space that affect the emotional experience
Soft lighting creates a romantic ambiance.
A iluminação suave cria um ambiente romântico.
NYC Slang
vibe
Synonyms
atmospheremoodsettingenvironmentvibe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
clima
Often used colloquially for atmospheric feeling
São Paulo
ambiente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ambiente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the ambiance
create an ambiance
romantic ambiance
ambient atmosphere
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