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    Picaresca (en. Picaresque)

    /pi.kaˈres.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A narrative genre that focuses on the escapades of a pícaro, a clever and mischievous character.
    Picaresque literature has its origins in Spain.
    La literatura picaresca tiene sus orígenes en España.
    It refers to a way of life that involves cunning and deceit to survive.
    His life was picaresque, always looking for clever ways to get ahead.
    Su vida era picaresca, siempre buscando formas ingeniosas de salir adelante.

    Etymology

    It derives from the term 'pícaro,' which comes from Old Spanish and is related to 'pica,' which implies cunning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    picaresque life
    A way of life based on cunning and deceit.
    vida picaresca
    picaresque novel
    A type of novel that narrates the adventures of a pícaro.
    novela picaresca

    Related Words

    pícaro
    A clever person who lives by deception.
    pícaro
    cunning
    Cunning, ingenuity, or skill to get out of difficult situations.
    picardía

    Slang Meanings

    A set of traps or tricks.
    On the street, you will learn the picaresque to survive.
    En la calle, aprenderás la picaresca para sobrevivir.
    An attitude of living outside the norms.
    That lifestyle is full of picaresque.
    Ese estilo de vida está lleno de picaresca.