Spanish Conversation · Level 18
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Spanish word
lírico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈliɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectivelyrical
Example
Ese poema es lírico.
That poem is lyrical.
More examples
En la conversación describió la escena con un tono lírico.
In the conversation he described the scene in a lyrical tone.
Core concept
Melodic phrase that emphasizes feeling.
Common phrases
tono lírico
lyrical tone
estilo lírico
lyrical style
Similar words
poético: Artful, image-rich phrasing or tone with a distinctly poetic quality.
romántico: Warm, love-centered tone that highlights romantic feeling and affection.
íntimo: Quietly personal tone revealing inner feelings and close emotional warmth.
evocador: Language that powerfully evokes vivid images or lingering memories.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene un tono poético y emotivo, típico de poemas o canciones líricas.
Word origin
Adopted into Spanish from Latin lyricus, itself from Greek lyrikos connected to the lyre, originally describing verse meant to be sung and now meaning poetic and emotive.
Usage tips
- Written with an acute accent on the í (lírico), which marks the stress and is commonly omitted by learners.
Other meanings
- poeticadjective
Opposites
- prosaicoprosaicadjective
Related words
- lirismolyricismnoun