Spanish Conversation · Level 113
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Spanish word
bohemio
Pronunciation
IPA/boˈemjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbohemian
Example
Mi amigo es un bohemio que viaja por Europa.
My friend is a bohemian traveling across Europe.
More examples
En el barrio viejo, un bohemio enseñaba guitarra a turistas.
In the old neighborhood, a bohemian was teaching guitar to tourists.
Core concept
Person who prefers travel, creative work, and flexible living over steady employment.
Common phrases
llevar una vida de bohemio
lead a bohemian life
el estilo de un bohemio
the style of a bohemian
Similar words
artista: Artist who makes visual or conceptual works to express ideas or feelings.
músico: Musician who performs or composes music using voice or instruments.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que lleva un estilo de vida libre o itinerante, a menudo vinculada a actividades artísticas y a la búsqueda de nuevas experiencias.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from French bohémien (literally 'from Bohemia'), the word acquired in the 19th century the sense of an artist or free-spirit who rejects fixed routines.
Usage tips
- Pair bohemio with phrases like vida bohemia or artista bohemio to signal the lifestyle sense and avoid sounding like a vague compliment.
Other meanings
- free-spiritedadjective
Opposites
- burguésbourgeoisnoun