Clásica (en. Classical)
/ˈklasika/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A work or style that is considered a model due to its importance and quality.
Classical music has a special place in the history of music.
La música clásica tiene un lugar especial en la historia de la música.
A set of works of art, literature, or other disciplines considered fundamental.
Classical literature includes works by authors like Cervantes and Shakespeare.
La literatura clásica incluye obras de autores como Cervantes y Shakespeare.
adjective
Belonging to antiquity in Greek and Roman culture.
Classical philosophers laid the foundations of Western thought.
Los filósofos clásicos sentaron las bases del pensamiento occidental.
That does not go out of fashion and is worthy of admiration.
Classic design continues to be appreciated in contemporary fashion.
El diseño clásico sigue siendo apreciado en la moda contemporánea.
Etymology
From Latin 'classicus', which refers to something of the first class.
Common Phrases and Expressions
classic music
Musical works that are recognized for their quality and endure over time.
clásica de la música
classic literature
Referring to literary works that are essential in the literary canon.
clásica de la literatura
classic style
Style that is inspired by the principles of classical culture.
estilo clásico
Related Words
classicism
Cultural movement that seeks to emulate the characteristics of classical antiquity.
clasicismo
classic
Something that belongs to a category of great importance or quality.
clásico
classics
The works and authors recognized in the literary or artistic tradition.
clásicos
Slang Meanings
Something that is timeless and always well-received.
That movie is a classic that never goes out of style.
Esa película es una clásica que nunca pasa de moda.
A person who is very conservative in their tastes.
Don't be surprised, it's a classic, he always likes traditional things.
No te sorprendas, es un clásico, siempre le gustan las cosas tradicionales.