Spanish Conversation · Level 116
60 words
Spanish word
romanticismo
Pronunciation
IPA/romantiˈθismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounromanticism
Example
El romanticismo influyó en la pintura del siglo XIX.
Romanticism influenced nineteenth-century painting.
More examples
¿Se nota el romanticismo en la letra de esta canción?
Can you notice the romanticism in the lyrics of this song?
Core concept
Artistic and intellectual movement that prizes emotion and individual imagination over classical rules.
Common phrases
conversación sobre el romanticismo
conversation about romanticism
corriente del romanticismo
romantic movement
Similar words
sentimentalismo: Emphasis on tender or nostalgic feelings, often expressed in an overly sentimental way.
sensibilidad: Capacity to perceive and respond to subtle impressions and other people's feelings.
emotividad: Tendency to display emotions openly, reacting visibly and affectively.
Definition in Spanish
Tendencia estética e intelectual que privilegia la emoción, lo individual y la imaginación frente a las normas clásicas y el pensamiento racional.
Word origin
Formed by the suffix -ismo attached to romántico, the term reached Spanish via French romantisme and ultimately relates to romance 'vernacular tale', naming a cultural movement.
Usage tips
- In Spanish romanticismo often appears in academic or historical discussion, while everyday speakers usually say estilo romántico or elementos románticos to describe romantic features.