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    Contemporánea (en. Contemporary)

    kon-tem-po-ra-ne-a

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A work of art, literature, or music that belongs to the current era.
    The exhibition presents several contemporary pieces.
    La exposición presenta varias piezas contemporáneas.
    A person who lives in the same era as another.
    René Descartes and Galileo Galilei were contemporaries.
    René Descartes y Galileo Galilei fueron contemporáneos.
    From a historical point of view, what belongs to the present or to recent times.
    The study of contemporary literature is fascinating.
    El estudio de la literatura contemporánea es fascinante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contemporaneus', meaning 'of the same time'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contemporary art
    Art produced in the current era.
    arte contemporáneo
    contemporary literature
    Literature written in present times.
    literatura contemporánea
    contemporary music
    Current musical genres that reflect modern culture.
    música contemporánea

    Related Words

    contemporary
    Someone who lives in the same era as another person.
    coetáneo
    present time
    The current state of affairs; in terms of present time.
    actualidad
    modernity
    The historical period characterized by the development of modern society.
    modernidad

    Slang Meanings

    Current style in the field of art or fashion.
    That design is very contemporary, reflecting current trends.
    Ese diseño es muy contemporáneo, refleja las tendencias actuales.
    Relevance of a topic or situation.
    The debate on sustainable energy is very contemporary.
    El debate sobre la energía sostenible es muy contemporáneo.