Contemporáneo (en. Contemporary)

/kɔ̃.tɑ̃.pɔ.ʁa.ne.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who lives in the same era as another.
The contemporary artist challenges the norms of traditional art.
El artista contemporáneo desafía las normas del arte tradicional.
A work or movement that belongs to the present time.
The museum presents an exhibition of contemporary art.
El museo presenta una exposición de arte contemporáneo.
The quality of being modern or current.
His lifestyle is very contemporary.
Su estilo de vida es muy contemporáneo.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'contemporaneus', which means 'living at the same time.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

contemporary art
A form of art produced in the present time.
arte contemporáneo
contemporary literature
Literature that reflects the ideas and concerns of the current era.
literatura contemporánea
contemporary thought
Ideas and theories that arise and develop in the present time.
pensamiento contemporáneo

Related Words

coeval
Who was born in the same period as another person.
coetáneo
modern
Belonging to the present time or is innovative.
moderno

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is fashionable or popular at the moment.
That song is very contemporary now.
Esa canción es muy contemporánea ahora.
Used to describe modern attitudes or lifestyles.
Her way of dressing is very contemporary.
Su forma de vestir es muy contemporánea.