clásico
/ˈklasiko/
The Spanish word for classic is clásico.
The word clásico is used to describe something that exhibits a timeless quality.
Meaning: exhibiting timeless quality (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, clásico must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use clásica for feminine singular nouns, clásicos for masculine plural nouns and clásicas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklasiko/
Did you know?
- The Latin ancestor of clásico, classicus, originally referred to a person of the highest social rank who paid a specific tax.
- In Spain, El Clásico refers specifically to the intense football rivalry match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
- In some Latin American contexts, calling a person un clásico can be a sarcastic way to describe someone who always makes the same predictable mistakes.
Examples in context
- Ese es un clásico.It's a classic.This sentence shows how to identify something as a classic using clásico.Tatoeba #3241249 by marcelostockle, translation #2077741 by Spamster
- Esta canción es un clásico.This song is a classic.This sentence demonstrates using clásico to describe a song.Tatoeba #6985972 by arh, translation #6985657 by CK
- Este es un ejemplo clásico.This is a classic example.This sentence shows how to use clásico to modify the noun 'example'.Tatoeba #13364588 by Lernema, translation #10096727 by Amastan
- Este es un coche clásicoThis is a classic car.
- El traje tradicional es clásico en esta regiónThe traditional costume is classic in this region.
- Ese concierto fue míticoThat concert was classic.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a car in a showroom.
- DanielMira ese coche, tiene un estilo clásico.Look at that car, it has a classic style.
- LucíaTienes razón, nunca pasa de moda.You're right, it never goes out of style.
- DanielEs un diseño clásico y muy elegante.It is a classic and very elegant design.
- LucíaMe encanta, es perfecto para ti, Daniel.I love it, it's perfect for you, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry clásico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clásico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
