What does "al estilo de" mean?
The phrase "al estilo de" translates to "in the style of" or "in the manner of." It is used to describe something done or made in a way that resembles or imitates a particular person, place, or tradition. It is common in everyday conversation, food, fashion, music, and art contexts.
Examples
1.
Este restaurante cocina al estilo de la abuela.
This restaurant cooks in the style of grandma. (presente de indicativo)
This restaurant cooks in the style of grandma. (presente de indicativo)
2.
Siempre se vestía al estilo de los años setenta.
She always dressed in the style of the seventies. (imperfecto de indicativo)
She always dressed in the style of the seventies. (imperfecto de indicativo)
3.
Decoraron el salón al estilo de una casa andaluza.
They decorated the living room in the style of an Andalusian house. (pretérito)
They decorated the living room in the style of an Andalusian house. (pretérito)
4.
La nueva colección será al estilo de los diseñadores italianos de los años noventa.
The new collection will be in the style of Italian designers from the nineties. (futuro)
The new collection will be in the style of Italian designers from the nineties. (futuro)
5.
Si pudiera, decoraría mi casa al estilo japonés.
If I could, I would decorate my house in the Japanese style. (potencial simple)
If I could, I would decorate my house in the Japanese style. (potencial simple)
6.
Quiero que la boda sea al estilo de una fiesta tradicional mexicana.
I want the wedding to be in the style of a traditional Mexican party. (presente de subjuntivo)
I want the wedding to be in the style of a traditional Mexican party. (presente de subjuntivo)
7.
El cliente pidió que el diseño fuera al estilo de los carteles vintage.
The client asked for the design to be in the style of vintage posters. (imperfecto de subjuntivo)
The client asked for the design to be in the style of vintage posters. (imperfecto de subjuntivo)
8.
¿Has probado alguna vez la comida al estilo cajún?
Have you ever tried food in the Cajun style? (perfecto de indicativo)
Have you ever tried food in the Cajun style? (perfecto de indicativo)
9.
Cuando llegué a la fiesta, ya habían decorado todo al estilo hawaiano.
When I arrived at the party, they had already decorated everything in the Hawaiian style. (pluscuamperfecto de indicativo)
When I arrived at the party, they had already decorated everything in the Hawaiian style. (pluscuamperfecto de indicativo)
10.
Apenas hubieron terminado la obra al estilo barroco, recibió elogios de todos los críticos.
As soon as they had completed the work in the Baroque style, it received praise from all critics. (pretérito anterior — literary/formal)
As soon as they had completed the work in the Baroque style, it received praise from all critics. (pretérito anterior — literary/formal)
11.
Para el verano, habremos renovado la terraza al estilo mediterráneo.
By summer, we will have renovated the terrace in the Mediterranean style. (futuro perfecto)
By summer, we will have renovated the terrace in the Mediterranean style. (futuro perfecto)
12.
Habría cocinado el pollo al estilo tailandés, pero no tenía los ingredientes.
I would have cooked the chicken in the Thai style, but I didn't have the ingredients. (potencial compuesto)
I would have cooked the chicken in the Thai style, but I didn't have the ingredients. (potencial compuesto)
13.
No creo que hayan organizado la oficina al estilo de una startup moderna.
I don't think they have organised the office in the style of a modern startup. (perfecto de subjuntivo)
I don't think they have organised the office in the style of a modern startup. (perfecto de subjuntivo)
14.
Si hubieran cocinado el pescado al estilo tradicional, habría quedado mucho mejor.
If they had cooked the fish in the traditional style, it would have turned out much better. (pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo)
If they had cooked the fish in the traditional style, it would have turned out much better. (pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo)
15.
Prepara la ensalada al estilo griego, con aceitunas y queso feta.
Prepare the salad in the Greek style, with olives and feta cheese. (imperativo)
Prepare the salad in the Greek style, with olives and feta cheese. (imperativo)