Spanish word

medieval

Pronunciation

IPA/meðjeˈβal/

Meaning

  • adjectivemedieval

Example

Vimos un puente medieval en el pueblo.

We saw a medieval bridge in the town.

Illustration for medieval (medieval)

More examples

Visitamos un castillo medieval durante las vacaciones.

We visited a medieval castle during the holidays.

Core concept

Stone castle with battlements at dusk.

Common phrases

  • castillo medieval

    medieval castle

  • iglesia medieval

    medieval church

  • muralla medieval

    medieval city wall

Similar words

histórico: Relating to past events, contexts, or people, often indicating historical significance or relevance.
antiguo: Very old or dating from long ago, emphasizing great age or long existence.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece a la Edad Media o evoca rasgos sociales y culturales asociados a ese período histórico.

Word origin

From Latin medium aevum 'middle age', formed as medievalis in Medieval Latin and passed into the Romance languages as medieval.

Usage tips

  • Used for buildings, art, or historical periods, medieval is identical for masculine and feminine and becomes medievales in the plural, while calling a person medieval usually reads as a criticism.

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