Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
evocador
Pronunciation
IPA/eβokaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- adjectiveevocative
Example
La canción es evocadora.
The song is evocative.
More examples
El ambiente era evocador.
The atmosphere was evocative.
Core concept
A painting that summons old feelings.
Common phrases
ambiente evocador
evocative atmosphere
paisaje evocador
evocative landscape
recuerdo evocador
evocative memory
Similar words
evocativo: Paints vivid scenes or details that prompt clear mental images.
memorable: Leaves a lasting impression that is difficult to forget.
conmovedor: Elicits strong emotional response and deep feeling.
nostálgico: Elicits longing for the past with gentle sadness.
Definition in Spanish
Que sugiere recuerdos o impresiones asociadas a experiencias pasadas, aplicado a obras, sonidos, olores o paisajes.
Word origin
Formed from Spanish evocar (ultimately Latin evocare 'call out') plus -dor, giving the sense 'bringing memories or impressions to mind'.
Usage tips
- Spanish usage typically places evocador after the noun (una canción evocadora, un paisaje evocador), unlike English where 'evocative' usually comes before the noun.
Other meanings
- reminiscentadjective
- hauntingadjective
Opposites
- insípidoinsipidadjective
- prosaicoprosaicadjective
Related words
- evocaciónevocationnoun
- evocativoevocativeadjective
- evocadoevokedadjective