Exótico (en. Exotic)

/eɡˈso.ti.ko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It refers to something that is unusual or uncommon, especially in relation to its origin.
The restaurant offers exotic dishes from different parts of the world.
El restaurante ofrece platos exóticos de diferentes partes del mundo.
Describes beings or elements that seem foreign or strange in their context.
The colors of the flowers in the garden are truly exotic.
Los colores de las flores en el jardín son realmente exóticos.
Indicates something attractive or curious due to its rarity or difference.
His style of clothing is very exotic and eye-catching.
Su estilo de ropa es muy exótico y llamativo.

Etymology

From the Greek 'exōtikos', which means 'external' or 'foreign'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exotic by nature
Something that is inherently strange or unusual.
exótico por naturaleza

Related Words

exoticism
Appreciation or tendency towards foreign or unusual elements.
exotismo
exotar (to exoticize)
To live or experience in exotic contexts.
exotar

Slang Meanings

A different and attractive lifestyle.
That place has an exotic atmosphere that many desire to experience.
Ese lugar tiene un ambiente exótico que muchos desean experimentar.
To imply something dramatically different.
That car is so exotic that it doesn't look real.
Ese coche es tan exótico que no parece real.