Bohemio (en. Bohemian)

/boˈemio/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An individual who lives in a non-conventional way, generally associated with art and creativity.
The bohemian spent his days painting on the street.
El bohemio pasaba sus días pintando en la calle.
One who leads a disordered life away from social norms.
He discovered a community of bohemians in the artistic neighborhood.
Descubrió una comunidad de bohemios en el barrio artístico.

Etymology

It comes from the French 'bohémien', which referred to the gypsies in the Czech Republic. It became associated with a nomadic and artistic life.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bohemian life
A lifestyle characterized by freedom and creativity, often associated with artists.
vida bohemia
bohemian spirit
A carefree and free attitude towards life, typical of bohemians.
espíritu bohemio

Related Words

bohemia
Set of customs and lifestyles of bohemians.
bohemia
avant-garde
Being at the forefront of artistic and cultural trends.
vanguardista
artistic
Related to art or artists.
artístico

Slang Meanings

One who lives day-to-day
That guy is a bohemian; he doesn't worry about tomorrow, he lives for today.
Ese tipo es un bohemio; no se preocupa por el mañana, vive el presente.
Free creative
I always saw him as a bohemian, creating without restrictions.
Siempre lo vi como un bohemio, creando sin restricciones.