Quevedo (en. Quevedo)

/keˈβe.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Surname commonly associated with the poet Francisco de Quevedo.

Francisco de Quevedo is one of the most important writers of the Spanish Golden Age.

Francisco de Quevedo es uno de los escritores más importantes del Siglo de Oro español.

Referring to a work or style related to Quevedo.

Quevedo's biting style is reflected in many of his sonnets.

El estilo mordaz de Quevedo se refleja en muchos de sus sonetos.

It derives from the surname of the region of Quevedo in Spain.

Quevedo in history

Reference to the cultural impact of Francisco de Quevedo.

Quevedo en la historia

Quevedian humor

Characteristic humorous style of Quevedo's works.

humor quevediano

poetry

Artistic form of literary expression that uses literature.

poesía

literature

Set of written works from a country or language.

literatura

writing

The act of writing or the way in which one writes.

escritura

Term used to refer to someone who is witty or sarcastic.

That guy is a real quevedo with his comments.

Ese tipo es un verdadero quevedo con sus comentarios.

It is used to describe a clever insult or a biting criticism.

He threw a quevedo at him that left him speechless.

Le lanzó un quevedo que lo dejó sin palabras.