Spanish Conversation · Level 142
45 words
Spanish word
mitológico
Pronunciation
IPA/mitoˈloxiko/
Meaning
- adjectivemythological
Example
Esa historia habla de dioses mitológicos.
That story is about mythological gods.
More examples
Vi una película mitológica sobre dioses griegos.
I saw a mythological film about Greek gods.
Core concept
Ancient gods and legendary heroes.
Common phrases
película mitológica
mythological film
mundo mitológico
mythological world
Similar words
mítico: Evokes mythic or traditional origins and appears commonly in casual speech as 'legendary'.
legendario: Centers on legends and folk tales passed down about traditional or heroic figures.
sobrenatural: Covers phenomena outside natural laws, for example ghosts, miracles, or magical forces.
Definition in Spanish
Describe hechos, personajes o elementos pertenecientes a la mitología.
Word origin
From Greek mythologikos (mythos 'story' + logos 'account') via Latin mythologicus.
Usage tips
- Usually used in academic or explanatory contexts for things tied to mythology, while mítico is more common for casual 'legendary' talk.