Spanish Conversation · Level 76
60 words
Spanish word
isabelino
Pronunciation
IPA/isaβeˈlino/
Meaning
- adjectiveIsabelline
Example
Encontré documentos isabelinos en el archivo.
I found Isabelline documents in the archive.
More examples
El guía explicó el estilo isabelino del edificio.
The guide explained the building's Isabelline style.
Core concept
A dated royal document bearing Isabel's seal.
Similar words
isabeliano: Sources and artifacts from the historical period of Isabel's reign.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo pertenece a o se relaciona con Isabel o con la época asociada a ella.
Word origin
From the name Isabel plus the Spanish suffix -ino (from Latin -inus) meaning 'pertaining to', forming an adjective for things related to Isabel or her era.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in historical or formal writing to mean belonging to or from Isabel's reign, so in conversation speakers often say de la época de Isabel for clarity.