ser fino
to be fine
'Ser fino' is a phrase in Spanish that translates to 'to be fine' in English. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as someone asking how you are and you respond with 'estoy fino' ('I am fine'), or use it descriptively to talk about the condition or state of something, like 'este vino es fino' ('this wine is fine'). It describes a state of being good, acceptable, or of high quality.
Example sentences using: ser fino
Ser fino es un arte que se aprende con tiempo.
Being refined is an art that is learned over time.
This implies that refinement or elegance is something that can be learned or acquired.
Ella sabe cómo ser fino en toda situación.
She knows how to be elegant in every situation.
This sentence speaks about someone who manages to maintain her elegance or refinement no matter the circumstances.
Algún día, espero ser fino como mi padre.
Someday, I hope to be as classy as my father.
The speaker in this sentence aspires to be as refined or 'fine' as his or her father.
Para ser fino, debes vestir elegante.
To be classy, you must dress elegantly.
This sentence implies that dressing elegantly is an essential characteristic of being fine or classy.
Fumar puros es considerado ser fino por algunos.
Smoking cigars is considered being classy by some.
This statement points out that some people see smoking cigars as a refined or classy activity.
Ser fino no siempre significa tener dinero.
Being elegant doesn't always mean having money.
This implies that one could be refined, or 'fine', without necessarily being wealthy.
Para ser fino, uno debe comportarse con educación.
To be refined, one must behave politely.
This suggests that good behavior is an essential component of being refined or 'fine'.
Ser fino es más acerca de la actitud que la apariencia.
Being refined is more about the attitude than the appearance.
This sentence implies it is the attitude, more than physical appearance, that determines someone's elegance or refinement.
Ser fino puede abrir muchas puertas en la sociedad.
Being elegant can open many doors in society.
This sentence suggests that being refined or elegant can offer social benefits or opportunities.
Seguí esos pasos para ser fino como tú.
I followed those steps to be as classy as you.
The speaker in this sentence is saying he or she emulated someone else's actions in order to become more refined or elegant.