Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
bizantino
Pronunciation
IPA/biθanˈtino/
Meaning
- adjectiveByzantine
Example
El palacio tiene arcos bizantinos.
The palace has Byzantine arches.
More examples
Las negociaciones se volvieron bizantinas por el número de comités.
The negotiations became byzantine because of the number of committees.
Core concept
Gold mosaic church interior with domes, icons, and layered arches.
Common phrases
trámites bizantinos
byzantine procedures
sistema bizantino
byzantine system
Similar words
ostentoso: Presents conspicuous luxury in a loud, attention-grabbing manner.
lujoso: Conveys a sense of luxury through expensive materials and refined finishes.
adornado: Contains decorative elements like embroidery, carvings, or applied ornaments.
Definition in Spanish
Perteneciente o relativo al arte, la arquitectura y la tradición del Imperio bizantino; también usado para describir algo intrincado o muy recargado.
Word origin
From Greek Byzantion via Latin Byzantinus, originally meaning 'from Byzantium' and later used for the empire's art and institutions.
Usage tips
- When referring to historical art or architecture use bizantino, while for everyday 'very complicated' Spanish speakers often prefer complicado or enrevesado.
Other meanings
- complicatedadjective
Opposites
- claroclearadjective