Romántico (en. Romantic)

/roˈmãntiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to that which is related to love and intense feelings.
He is a very romantic man who always surprises his partner.
Él es un hombre muy romántico que siempre sorprende a su pareja.
Showing sensitivity and tenderness.
The movie has a romantic approach that attracts many viewers.
La película tiene un enfoque romántico que atrae a muchos espectadores.
Pertaining to the cultural and artistic movement of Romanticism.
Romantic works reflect the individual's struggle against social conventions.
Las obras románticas reflejan la lucha del individuo contra las convenciones sociales.

Etymology

From the French 'romantique', related to the cultural movement that emphasizes the emotional and the individual.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something romantic
To perform an action that expresses love or tenderness.
hacer algo romántico
to be a romantic
To have a suitable character for love and romantic relationships.
ser un romántico
romantic date
Meeting between two people who express romantic interest.
cita romántica

Related Words

Romanticism
Artistic and literary movement that emphasizes emotion and individuality.
romanticismo
romance
Narrative or situation that expresses idealized love.
romance
romantic (feminine)
Feminine form of romantic, referring to a woman with romantic characteristics.
romántica

Slang Meanings

hopeless romantic
He is always writing poems; he is a hopeless romantic.
Siempre está escribiendo poemas, es un romántico empedernido.
guy who is too nice
That guy always offers to help girls; he is a very romantic nice guy.
Ese tipo siempre se ofrece a ayudar a las chicas, es un pagafantas muy romántico.