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    Platónico (en. Platonic)

    /plaˈtoniko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Affective relationship without sexual connotation.
    They have had a platonic friendship for years.
    Tienen una amistad platónica desde hace años.
    Philosophy that emphasizes the world of ideas over the sensory world.
    His theory is very platonic, emphasizing the existence of an ideal world.
    Su teoría es muy platónica, enfatizando la existencia de un mundo ideal.
    Quality of being pure or idealized.
    Their love is so platonic that they have never even kissed.
    Su amor es tan platónico que nunca han llegado a besarse.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'Platōn', referring to the philosopher Plato.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    platonic love
    An idealized love without physical contact.
    amor platónico
    platonic friendship
    A friendship relationship without romantic interest.
    amistad platónica
    platonic relationship
    A deep relationship without sexual attraction.
    relación platónica

    Related Words

    Plato
    Greek philosopher, central figure in Western philosophy.
    platón
    idealism
    Doctrine that emphasizes the importance of ideas in interpreting the world.
    idealismo
    spirituality
    Quality of being related to the spirit or the immaterial.
    espiritualidad

    Slang Meanings

    A relationship between friends that seems only to be friendship, but has underlying attraction.
    They say they are just friends, but the chemistry is very platonic.
    Ellos dicen que son solo amigos, pero la química es muy platónica.
    Love that is not realized in physical acts.
    That is just a platonic relationship; there is nothing more between them.
    Esa es solo una relación platónica, no hay nada más entre ellos.