Gótico (en. Gothic)

ɡoˈtiko

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Architectural style that predominated in Europe from the 12th to the 16th century.
The Notre Dame Cathedral is a notable example of Gothic architecture.
La catedral de Notre Dame es un notable ejemplo de la arquitectura gótica.
Belongs to literature or art that evokes the dark or mysterious.
Gothic novels often have supernatural elements and dark atmospheres.
Las novelas góticas suelen tener elementos sobrenaturales y atmósferas tenebrosas.

Etymology

From the term 'gothicus', used during the Renaissance to refer to the works of the 'goths'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gothic style
Referring to an artistic trend with specific characteristics.
estilo gótico
Gothic literature
Literary genre centered on dark and mysterious themes.
literatura gótica

Related Words

gothic
Belongs to an architectural and artistic style.
gótico
gothic (feminine)
Feminine form of 'gothic', refers to architecture or art in the feminine.
gótica

Slang Meanings

A person who identifies with the gothic subculture.
That boy is gothic; he always wears dark clothes and likes metal.
Ese chico es gótico, siempre lleva ropa oscura y le gusta el metal.
A lifestyle associated with the dark and the alternative.
Gothic life is not just a style; it is a philosophy.
La vida gótica no es solo un estilo, es una filosofía.