Literarias (en. Literary)

/liteˈɾaɾjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relating to or connected with literature.
Literary activities foster creativity.
Las actividades literarias fomentan la creatividad.
Using language in an artistic way.
Literary texts are appreciated for their beauty.
Los textos literarios son apreciados por su belleza.
In accordance with the principles of literature.
We celebrate the most important literary works of the twentieth century.
Celebramos las obras literarias más importantes del siglo XX.

Etymology

From Latin 'literarius', which means 'related to letters or literature'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

literary work
A written work that is part of literature.
obra literaria
literary genre
Classification of literary works according to their form and content.
género literario
literary techniques
Methods used by authors to create their works.
técnicas literarias

Related Words

literature
A collection of written works.
literatura
author
A person who creates literary works.
autor
literary criticism
Analysis and evaluation of literary works.
crítica literaria

Slang Meanings

Reference to works of great literary value.
That book is a literary gem.
Ese libro es una joya literaria.
Use of literary style in everyday language.
He speaks as if he were in a literary novel.
Habla como si estuviera en una novela literaria.