Roman (en. Roman)

/roˈman/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Narrative text of fiction developed in chapters.

The last novel I read kept me intrigued until the end.

El último roman que leí me mantuvo intrigado hasta el final.

Extensive narrative that can explore characters, complex plots, and varied contexts.

The novels of Gabriel García Márquez are globally recognized.

Los romanes de Gabriel García Márquez son mundialmente reconocidos.

Literary genre characterized by the narration of a story.

It's hard to choose a favorite novel; each one has its essence.

Es difícil elegir un roman favorito, cada uno tiene su esencia.

From the Latin 'romanus', meaning 'Roman'.

romance novel

Romantic story that focuses on love relationships.

roman de amor

historical novel

Narrative based on historical facts.

roman histórico

adventure novel

Genre that involves action and adventure in its plot.

roman de aventuras

novelist

Author who writes novels.

novelista

narrative

Way of telling a story in prose.

narrativa

fiction

Content created from imagination.

ficción

Person who is very dreamy or idealistic.

He is a dreamer; he always talks about his dreams and aspirations.

Él es un roman, siempre habla de sus sueños y aspiraciones.

Someone who easily gets distracted by fantastic ideas.

Don't pay attention to him; he's very dreamy today.

No le hagas caso, está muy roman hoy.