eclético
/eˈklɛ.t͡ʃi.ku/
The English word 'eclectic' is eclético in Portuguese.
The term describes the act of selecting a mixture of what appear to be the best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
Meaning: selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the term miscelânea can be used to describe something as diverse or a mixture.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, using the feminine form eclética for feminine nouns. The adjective takes the masculine plural form ecléticos when modifying a masculine plural noun or a mixed-gender group. The adjective takes the feminine plural form ecléticas when modifying a feminine plural noun. The word eclético can also function as a noun to refer to one who selects by the eclectic method.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈklɛ.tʃi.ku/. The stress is on the second of four syllables.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese music discussions, calling someone eclético is a high compliment that suggests a sophisticated and open mind.
- The word eclético is a direct loan from the French 'éclectique', which in turn came from Ancient Greek.
- While 'eclético' is a direct cognate of the English word, it is often perceived as more formal or academic in Portuguese. In casual Brazilian speech, people are more likely to use terms like 'variado' or 'de tudo um pouco' to express the same idea.
Examples in context
- Eu tenho um gosto eclético por música.I have an eclectic taste in music.This sentence shows how to use eclético to describe a taste in music.Tatoeba #7689385 by Ricardo14, translation #5272225 by zoeker
- Sou eclético.I'm eclectic.This sentence uses eclético to describe a person.Tatoeba #7312031 by iart61, translation #9756862 by Nylez
- Seu gosto eclético era evidenciado pela decoração incomum por ela feita na sala.Her eclectic taste was evident from the unusual decor of the room.This sentence shows how eclético can be used to describe a taste in decor.Tatoeba #3069260 by carlosalberto, translation #3068922 by serendipity42
- Esse artista tem um estilo eclético, incorporando elementos de várias correntes artísticas.This artist has an eclectic style, incorporating elements from various art movements.
- Essa banda é conhecida por sua música eclética, que abrange diferentes gêneros.This band is known for their eclectic music, covering different genres.
- A decoração do apartamento é bastante misturada, com peças de diferentes épocas e estilos.The apartment's decoration is quite eclectic, with pieces from different eras and styles.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Juliana are discussing the interior design of a new cafe.
- RodrigoO estilo desse café é muito eclético.The style of this cafe is very eclectic.
- JulianaSim, ele mistura móveis antigos e modernos.Yes, it mixes old and modern furniture.
- RodrigoEu gosto desse visual eclético.I like this eclectic look.
- JulianaEu também acho que ficou ótimo.I also think it turned out great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eclectic” translations and entries eclético, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eclético, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
