Spanish Conversation · Level 17
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Spanish word
exótico
Pronunciation
IPA/ekˈsotiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveexotic
Example
La música tenía un ritmo exótico que me encantó.
The music had an exotic rhythm that I loved.
More examples
Probé un plato exótico en el mercado y me sorprendió el sabor.
I tried an exotic dish at the market and was surprised by the flavor.
Core concept
A decorative object patterned in a style from another culture.
Common phrases
plato exótico
exotic dish
lugar exótico
exotic place
animal exótico
exotic animal
Similar words
extraño: Unfamiliar oddity, surprising or puzzling.
llamativo: Visually striking, attention-grabbing appearance.
foráneo: Origin outside the local area.
inusual: Uncommon or atypical condition.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo tiene características propias de otro país o que es poco común y despierta curiosidad.
Word origin
Derived from Greek exōtikós (exō 'outside') and transmitted through Latin, originally referring to things belonging to the outside or foreign lands.
Usage tips
- Compared with extraño, exótico usually implies a foreign origin and often a positive sense of novelty rather than simple oddness.