Romanticismo (en. Romanticism)

/ro.man.tiˈsi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Cultural movement that advocates for the expression of emotions and individual freedom.

Romanticism promoted the idea that feelings were as important as reason.

El romanticismo promovió la idea de que los sentimientos eran tan importantes como la razón.

Artistic style that values subjectivity and connection with nature.

The artworks of romanticism reflect landscapes overflowing with emotion.

Las obras de arte del romanticismo reflejan paisajes desbordantes de emoción.

From the French 'romantisme', which in turn comes from 'roman', referring to the stories narrated in the medieval century.

romantic love

Deep feeling of affection towards another person.

amor romántico

romantic gesture

Action that expresses love or affection in a special way.

gesto romántico

love letter

Letter written to express loving feelings.

carta de amor

romantic

That shows or expresses emotions and is related to romance.

romántico

romance

Romantic relationship, generally idealized.

romance

lyricism

Literary style that expresses deep feelings.

lirismo

An idealized and sometimes utopian style of love.

Their relationship is pure romanticism, always with grand gestures.

Su relación es puro romanticismo, siempre con gestos grandiosos.

Corny things associated with love.

He is so romantic, always writing poetry instead of just saying 'I love you'.

Es tan romántico, siempre escribe poesía en lugar de solo decir 'te quiero'.