Spanish word

modernismo

Pronunciation

IPA/moðeɾˈnismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmodernism

Example

¿Conoces el modernismo europeo?

Do you know European modernism?

Illustration for modernismo (modernism)

More examples

El modernismo arquitectónico se ve en muchos edificios de la ciudad.

Architectural modernism is seen in many buildings in the city.

Core concept

An artistic and literary movement that seeks to renew styles and values against traditional forms.

Common phrases

  • corriente del modernismo

    modernist movement

  • el modernismo arquitectónico

    architectural modernism

Similar words

modernidad: State of modernity in society or culture, including institutions, norms, and daily life.
modernización: Process of updating institutions, infrastructure, or practices to contemporary standards.
renovación: Act of renewing or refurbishing an existing style, system, or practice.

Definition in Spanish

Movimiento o corriente artística y cultural que busca renovar formas, estilos y valores frente a lo tradicional; aplicado también a la escuela literaria denominada modernista.

Word origin

The word comes from Spanish moderno (from Latin modernus) plus the suffix -ismo that forms names for movements or doctrines.

Usage tips

  • Modernismo names the movement itself, moderno is the everyday adjective 'modern', and modernista refers to a person or to the style.

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