Medieval (en. Medieval)

/me-di-ˈe-val/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belongs to or relates to the Middle Ages.
Medieval architecture is impressive.
La arquitectura medieval es impresionante.
Having characteristics of the Middle Ages.
Medieval clothing was very elaborate.
La vestimenta medieval era muy elaborada.
Refers to an artistic or cultural style of the medieval period.
We studied medieval painting in class.
Estudiamos la pintura medieval en clase.

Etymology

From Latin 'medievalis', where 'medius' means 'middle' and 'aevum' means 'era' or 'age'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Middle Ages
Historical period extending from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance.
Edad Media
medieval art
Art style developed during the Middle Ages.
arte medieval
medieval literature
Set of literary works produced during the Middle Ages.
literatura medieval

Related Words

knight
Noble warrior of the Middle Ages.
caballero
castle
Fortified structure typical of the medieval period.
castillo
feudalism
Political and economic system of the Middle Ages.
feudalismo

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something outdated or out of fashion.
That technology is so medieval.
Esa tecnología es tan medieval.
Refers to a coarse or rude behavior.
That comment was very medieval.
Ese comentario fue muy medieval.