etoso

Esperanto

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἦθος (êthos, “character; custom, habit”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [eˈtoso]

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• Rhymes: -oso
• Hyphenation: e‧to‧so

Noun

etoso (uncountable, accusative etoson)

1. the prevalent mood in a location or among a group of people or in a piece of art; atmosphere, mood, vibe, ambiance
   • 2004 April, Kay Anderson, “Somera kongreso en januaro”, in La Ondo de Esperanto‎^[1], archived from the original on 16 September 2012:

     La ĉeesto de la japaninoj donis al nia kongreso internacian etoson.

     The presence of the Japanese women gave our convention an international atmosphere.

Derived terms

• bonetosa (“having a pleasant atmosphere”, adjective)
• bonetose (“with a pleasant atmosphere”, adverb)
• etosmuziko (“ambient music”)