Contemporáneos (en. Contemporaries)
/kon.te.mpoˈɾa.ne.os/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who live in the same era
Contemporary artists are constantly innovating.
Los artistas contemporáneos están innovando constantemente.
Things that belong to the same era
The works of these contemporary authors are very relevant today.
Las obras de estos autores contemporáneos son muy relevantes hoy en día.
Cultural movement of the current era
Contemporary literature reflects the concerns of our society.
La literatura contemporánea refleja las preocupaciones de nuestra sociedad.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'contemporaneus', which means 'of the same time'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
contemporaries with each other
Those who are from the same era or period.
contemporáneos entre sí
contemporary art
A form of art created in the current era.
arte contemporáneo
contemporary literature
Literature produced in the present time.
literatura contemporánea
Related Words
contemporary
A person born in the same era as another.
coetáneo
era
A period of time characterized by certain features.
época
present time
State or condition of what is current.
actualidad
Slang Meanings
Modern approach found in some films.
That movie is very contemporary; it deals with current topics.
Esa película es muy contemporánea, trata temas actuales.
Current trends in art.
Contemporary art is dominated by installation and video.
El arte contemporáneo está dominado por la instalación y el video.