Spanish Conversation · Level 121
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Spanish word
barroco
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈroko/
Meaning
- adjectiveBaroque
Example
El reloj tiene un diseño barroco.
The clock features a baroque design.
More examples
La iglesia muestra un estilo barroco muy detallado.
The church shows a very detailed baroque style.
Core concept
An ornate cathedral interior filled with curved moldings, gilding, and lavish ornamentation.
Common phrases
estilo barroco
baroque style
arte barroco
baroque art
movimiento barroco
baroque movement
Similar words
recargado: Crammed with decorative elements so areas appear dense and overloaded.
ostentoso: Ostentatiously showy, emphasizing conspicuous luxury or flamboyance.
pomposo: Pompous and ceremonious, projecting inflated formality.
decorado: Covered in decorative touches, visibly dressed up with ornamentation.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra una ornamentación recargada y formas curvas, aplicable tanto a objetos físicos como a un estilo expresivo muy adornado.
Word origin
From Portuguese barroco and Italian barocco, originally meaning 'irregular pearl', the term came to denote the highly decorated style in art and design.
Usage tips
- Spelling differs from English baroque: Spanish uses barroco with rr and no -que, and the adjective agrees in gender and number (barroco/barroca, barrocos/barrocas).
Other meanings
- ornateadjective
- floridadjective
Opposites
- sobriosoberadjective
- austeroaustereadjective
Related words
- barroquismobaroquismnoun
- barroquistabaroqueistnoun