Spanish word

modernista

Pronunciation

IPA/moðeɾˈnista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)modernist

Example

El modernista explicó su obra en el museo.

The modernist explained his work in the museum.

Illustration for modernista (modernist)

More examples

¿Eres modernista o prefieres lo clásico?

Are you a modernist or do you prefer the classics?

Core concept

Supporter or practitioner of modernism in art, literature, or architecture.

Common phrases

  • ser modernista

    be a modernist

  • un modernista

    a modernist

  • los modernistas

    the modernists

Similar words

modernizador: Works on updating systems, institutions, or processes to meet modern needs.
vanguardista: Creates and champions experimental, cutting-edge art or cultural work.
innovador: Introduces new technologies or methods to produce tangible change and improvements.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que apoya o practica el modernismo, sobre todo en el arte, la literatura o la arquitectura.

Word origin

Derived from moderno 'modern' plus the suffix -ista to mark someone who practices or advocates modernism, with moderno from Latin modernus.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish usage modernista often appears in discussions of architecture and the visual arts more than as a casual synonym for 'modern'.

Opposites

  • tradicionalistatraditionalistnoun
  • conservadorconservativenoun

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