Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
románico
Pronunciation
IPA/roˈmaniko/
Meaning
- masculine nounRomanesque
Example
El románico de la catedral es famoso.
The Romanesque style of the cathedral is famous.
More examples
En España hay rutas donde se puede ver el románico.
In Spain there are routes where you can see Romanesque style.
Core concept
Church interior showing barrel vaults, heavy masonry, and small rounded windows.
Common phrases
el románico en España
Romanesque style in Spain
el románico local
local Romanesque style
Similar words
gótico: Later medieval church style with pointed arches, tall windows, and strong vertical lines.
barroco: 17th-century style of exuberant curves, lavish ornament, and dramatic spatial effects.
renacimiento: Renaissance architecture using classical proportions, symmetry, and human-centered harmony.
mudéjar: Spanish style applying Islamic decorative motifs to brick and tilework on Christian buildings.
Definition in Spanish
Corriente de la Europa medieval que designa la arquitectura y el arte de edificios religiosos con volúmenes macizos, muros robustos y arcos de medio punto.
Word origin
Derived from Latin romanus via medieval Latin romanicus, the word literally means 'Roman-like' and names the medieval European movement that favored solid masonry, thick walls, and semicircular arches.
Usage tips
- When referring to the style in general Spanish commonly uses the mass noun el románico, so museum labels and guides often say el románico or estilo románico rather than using an indefinite article.
Other meanings
- Romanicadjective
Opposites
- góticoGothic stylenoun