Spanish word

mítico

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmitiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivelegendary

Example

Este lugar es mítico para los turistas.

This place is legendary for tourists.

Illustration for mítico (legendary)

More examples

El héroe mítico inspira a los niños con sus hazañas.

The legendary hero inspires the children with his exploits.

Core concept

An event that reads like a scene from a myth.

Common phrases

  • cuento mítico

    mythical tale

  • héroe mítico

    legendary hero

  • lugar mítico

    legendary place

Similar words

legendario: A long-told figure or episode from legends and folklore, remembered through time.
increíble: Remarkably surprising in a way that seems almost impossible or unbelievable.
fantástico: Extraordinarily marvelous in a way that feels detached from ordinary reality.
famoso: Popular and widely recognized by the general public.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene carácter legendario o extraordinario; usado para describir hechos, lugares o personas que parecen sacados de un mito.

Word origin

Borrowed through Latin mythicus from Greek μῦθος 'story' and formed in Spanish with the adjectival suffix -ico to indicate connection to myth.

Usage tips

  • The written accent on the first i (mítico) marks the stressed syllable and is required in standard spelling.

Other meanings

  • mythicaladjective

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