Renacimiento (en. Renaissance)
/renaiθimjento/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A historical period in Europe characterized by a resurgence of interest in classical culture.
The Renaissance promoted humanism and art.
El Renacimiento promovió el humanismo y el arte.
Revitalization or regeneration of something that had declined.
The rebirth of interest in local traditions was notable.
El renacimiento del interés por las tradiciones locales fue notable.
Etymology
From Latin 'renascentia', meaning 'rebirth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Artistic rebirth
It refers to the rise of the arts during the Renaissance.
Renacimiento artístico
Cultural rebirth
It describes the flourishing of ideas and science during the Renaissance.
Renacimiento cultural
Personal rebirth
A process of transformation and change in a person's life.
Renacimiento personal
Related Words
rebirth
To be born again or to rise anew.
renacer
humanism
An intellectual movement that emphasizes the value and agency of the human being.
humanismo
classicism
An artistic and cultural movement inspired by classical antiquity.
clasicismo
Slang Meanings
Radical change in someone's life, similar to a new beginning.
After his trip, he experienced a true rebirth.
Después de su viaje, tuvo un verdadero renacimiento.
Renewed style in music or fashion.
His album is a musical rebirth that attracted many new fans.
Su álbum es un renacimiento musical que atrajo a muchos nuevos fans.