Literario (en. Literary)

/liteˈɾaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to literature.
Literary analysis helps to better understand texts.
El análisis literario ayuda a entender mejor los textos.
Having characteristics of style typical of literature.
His work has a literary focus that makes it unique.
Su obra tiene un enfoque literario que la hace única.
Refers to creative writing.
The literary workshop fostered creativity in the participants.
El taller literario fomentó la creatividad en los participantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'literarius', meaning 'relating to letters or literature.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

contemporary literary
It refers to current or modern literature.
literario contemporáneo
literary workshop
A space where writing techniques are taught and practiced.
taller literario
literary criticism
Analysis and evaluation of literary works.
crítica literaria

Related Words

literature
A set of works written in prose or verse.
literatura
writer
A person dedicated to writing literary works.
escritor
text
A set of words that form a written speech.
texto

Slang Meanings

Describes something that is very elaborate or stylized.
That poem is so literary that it seems taken from a classic book.
Ese poema es tan literario que parece sacado de un libro clásico.
Refers to pretentious behaviors in writing or conversation.
Don't be so literary, speak clearly.
No seas tan literario, habla con claridad.