Spanish Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Spanish word
folclórico
Pronunciation
IPA/folˈkloɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectivefolkloric
Example
En la feria vimos un baile folclórico.
At the fair we saw a folkloric dance.
More examples
En mi pueblo escuché música folclórica.
In my village I heard folk music.
Core concept
A town festival where several generations perform traditional songs and dances.
Common phrases
música folclórica
folk music
baile folclórico
folk dance
traje folclórico
folk costume
Similar words
tradicional: Customs and practices continue over long periods and follow long-established ways.
típico: A behavior or trait commonly appears in a particular place or group.
regional: A style or practice is specific to a particular geographic region.
popular: Something is widely liked and commonly enjoyed by many people.
Definition in Spanish
Describe expresiones culturales populares transmitidas en una comunidad, especialmente música, danza y costumbres.
Word origin
It is derived from the noun folclore plus the adjectival suffix -ico, with Spanish folclore borrowed in the 19th century from English folklore (folk + lore) and -ico meaning 'relating to'.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers often add a country or region after folclórico to specify which local tradition is meant, since the adjective alone can be vague.