Histórico (en. Historical)

/istóriko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is relevant or significant in history.
The Battle of Ayacucho was a historical fact in the independence of South America.
La batalla de Ayacucho fue un hecho histórico en la independencia de América del Sur.
Related to history, concerning historical facts.
The historical archive of the city contains very valuable documents.
El archivo histórico de la ciudad contiene documentos muy valiosos.
That possesses value or importance because of its characteristics or past events.
The building was declared a historical site for its unique architecture.
El edificio fue declarado como sitio histórico por su arquitectura única.

Etymology

From the Greek 'historikos', meaning 'related to history.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

historical fact
An event that has great relevance and significance in history.
hecho histórico
historic moment
A moment or situation that marks a turning point in history.
momento histórico
historic event
A text or writing that has historical value.
rase histórico

Related Words

history
Science that studies the facts and events of the past.
historia
historian
A person dedicated to the study or research of history.
historiador
historicity
Quality of what is historic.
historicidad

Slang Meanings

A moment of great impact or astonishment in a daily event.
That play was historic; I have never seen anything like it before.
Esa jugada fue histórica, nunca antes había visto algo similar.
Something that is remembered or recounted as an incredible anecdote.
That party was historic; it will be talked about for years.
Esa fiesta fue histórica, se hablará de ella por años.