Clásica (en. Classical)

/klásika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to antiquity or to something that has traditional cultural value.
Classical music is highly appreciated worldwide.
La música clásica es muy apreciada en todo el mundo.
Considered a model due to its excellence.
This book is a classic work of Spanish literature.
Este libro es una obra clásica de la literatura española.
Of a style that does not go out of fashion.
Her dress is very classic and always elegant.
Su vestido es muy clásico y siempre es elegante.

Etymology

From Latin 'classicus', which means 'of the upper class.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

classic of literature
It refers to works that are fundamental in the literary canon.
clásica de la literatura
classic of cinema
It refers to films that are recognized as essential in the history of cinema.
clásica del cine
classical music
Musical genre associated with composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.
música clásica

Related Words

classicism
Cultural movement that seeks to revive the principles of classical art.
clasicismo
classic
That is a model or contributes a lasting style.
clásico
classicist
Related to classicism or adheres to its principles.
clasicista

Slang Meanings

Something that is considered infallible or sure.
That joke is a classic; it always makes you laugh.
Ese chiste es un clásico, siempre hace reír.
Something that never goes out of fashion.
Those jeans are classic; you can wear them on any occasion.
Ese jeans es clásico, lo puedes usar en cualquier ocasión.