Spanish word

nórdico

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnoɾðiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveNordic

Example

Me encantan los muebles nórdicos de esta tienda.

I love the Nordic furniture in this shop.

Illustration for nórdico (Nordic)

More examples

Los países nórdicos suelen tener servicios públicos fuertes.

Nordic countries usually have strong public services.

Core concept

Light-colored wooden chair and a spare, bright interior.

Common phrases

  • muebles nórdicos

    Nordic furniture

  • estilo nórdico

    Nordic style

  • diseño nórdico

    Nordic design

Similar words

escandinavo: Culture and products of the Scandinavian Peninsula (Norway and Sweden).
septentrional: Refers to the northern portion of an area, used in formal or literary writing.
norteño: Refers to the north side of a region in colloquial, everyday speech.

Definition in Spanish

Relacionado con la región nórdica de Europa o que evoca rasgos de esa zona, como climas fríos y una estética sobria y funcional.

Word origin

From French nordique and ultimately from a Germanic root 'nord' (Old Norse norðr) meaning 'north', used for things from or recalling northern Europe.

Usage tips

  • In Spain the noun 'un nórdico' commonly refers to a duvet or comforter, so context determines whether the word means a Northern style or bedding.

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