gaélico
/ɡaeliko/from spelling rules
The English word "gael" is translated into Spanish as gaélico.
Meaning: ethnic group (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaeliko/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word gaélico was borrowed from the English word 'Gaelic' rather than being derived from Latin or an older Celtic source.
- In Spanish, the term gaélico is often used as a broad umbrella term that encompasses both Irish and Scottish traditions, even though they are distinct.
- In Spanish literature, an author might use the term gaélico to evoke a sense of 'misticismo' (mysticism) or 'leyendas' (legends), often leaning into romanticized tropes of the Celtic fringe.
Examples in context
- Hola Gaelito, ¿cómo estás?Hello Gaelito, how are you?
- El pueblo gaélico tiene una historia fascinante.The Gaelic people have a fascinating history.
- Él estudia las raíces del mundo gaélico.He studies the roots of the Gaelic world.
- Esa música tiene un estilo gaélico muy antiguo.That music has a very ancient Gaelic style.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are visiting a museum exhibit on Celtic cultures.
- LucíaMira estas joyas del mundo gaélico.Look at this jewelry from the Gaelic world.
- AlejandroSon muy hermosas y detalladas.They are very beautiful and detailed.
- Lucía¿Sabes dónde vivía el pueblo gaélico?Do you know where the Gaelic people lived?
- AlejandroCreo que principalmente en Irlanda.I think mainly in Ireland.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gaélico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
