Spanish Conversation · Level 79
60 words
Spanish word
clasicista
Pronunciation
IPA/klasiˈθista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)classicist
Example
El clasicista defiende las reglas del arte.
The classicist defends the rules of art.
More examples
Aunque es joven, suele ser considerado clasicista por sus críticas.
Although he is young, he is often considered a classicist because of his criticism.
Core concept
Adherent of classical harmony and formal rules in architecture, music, or literature.
Common phrases
ser considerado clasicista
be considered a classicist
un clasicista conocido
a well-known classicist
Similar words
tradicionalista: Cherishes customary beliefs and practices, seeking to preserve the way things have long been done.
conservador: Prefers gradual change and protection of established systems rather than rapid innovation.
purista: Demands precise observance of traditional rules and standards within a given style.
Definition in Spanish
Persona partidaria de las reglas formales y la armonía propias del clasicismo en arquitectura, música o literatura.
Word origin
Derived from clásico 'classical' plus the agentive suffix -ista, indicating a person who upholds the principles of classicism.
Usage tips
- Clasicista commonly appears after verbs like soy or ser (for example, soy clasicista) rather than as an occupational title, so it often expresses an aesthetic stance rather than a profession.
Other meanings
- classicizingadjective
- classics scholarnoun
Opposites
- modernistamodernistnoun