Históricos (en. Historical)

/is'toɾikos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to or referring to history.
Historical documents are essential for understanding the past.
Los documentos históricos son fundamentales para entender el pasado.
That has relevance or importance in history.
The Battle of Waterloo is a historical event.
La batalla de Waterloo es un acontecimiento histórico.
That has occurred in the past and has effects in the present.
Historical events shape the culture of a society.
Los eventos históricos moldean la cultura de una sociedad.

Etymology

It derives from the Greek 'histor', meaning 'researcher' or 'wise', related to history.

Common Phrases and Expressions

historical facts
Events that have marked a significant change in history.
hechos históricos
historical figures
Individuals who have played a relevant role in the development of history.
personajes históricos
historical documents
Writings that record events or contexts from the past.
documentos históricos

Related Words

history
The study of past events and their causes.
historia
culture
Set of norms, values, and expressions of a society.
cultura

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is very important in a specific context.
That decision was historic for the company.
Esa decisión fue histórica para la empresa.
Something that has significant value for people.
Last night's concert was simply historic.
El concierto de anoche fue simplemente histórico.