Trovador (en. Troubadour)

/trovador/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Poet and singer who popularizes a lyrics in the vernacular language in the Middle Ages.
The troubadour composed a beautiful love song.
El trovador compuso una hermosa canción de amor.
Musician who travels and entertains in various locations with his songs.
The troubadours were highly appreciated in the courts.
Los trovadores eran muy apreciados en las cortes.
Literary figure that revives traditional poetry and music.
The modern troubadour has found new forms of expression.
El trovador moderno ha encontrado nuevas formas de expresión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'trovator', which derives from 'trovar', meaning 'to compose' or 'to sing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

troubadour song
A musical composition that reflects the style of the troubadours.
canción de trovador
troubadour poetry
Poetry characterized by its romantic themes and lyrical form.
poesía trovadoresca
tradition of the troubadours
A cultural custom that originated in the Middle Ages, related to music and poetry.
tradición de los trovadores

Related Words

song
Musical composition that is sung.
canción
minstrel
itinerant musician or poet who recites or sings.
juglar

Slang Meanings

A poet who dedicates himself to winning hearts.
That guy is a true troubadour; he knows how to make people fall in love with his verses.
Ese chico es un verdadero trovador, sabe cómo enamorar con sus versos.
Someone who tells love stories poetically.
At the party, he acted like a troubadour, narrating his love stories.
En la fiesta, él actuó como un trovador, narrando sus historias de enamoramiento.