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    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.