gótico
/ˈɡotiko/masculine
In Spanish, the English term 'goth' is translated as gótico.
The term is used to describe a person who is part of the goth subculture. It can function as both a noun, meaning a goth and an adjective, meaning gothic.
Meaning: person who is part of the goth subculture (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term dark is sometimes used to refer to those who align with the goth subculture.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. The feminine form is gótica. For a group of goths, use the masculine plural góticos or the feminine plural góticas if referring to a group of female goths.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡotiko/
Did you know?
- Because gótico refers to the Visigoths, a Germanic people who ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula, the word can be used in a historical or archaeological context instead of a subcultural one.
- The word gótico is also used to describe a specific style of calligraphy and handwriting that is ornate and heavy, which is a very different application than the subculture.
- While gótico refers to the subculture, the phrase arte gótico describes the architectural style of the Middle Ages. In Spanish, these two meanings are identical, whereas English often distinguishes between 'goth' as a person and 'gothic' as a style.
Examples in context
- El estilo gótico es conocido por su preferencia por la oscuridad y la estética única.The gothic style is known for its preference for darkness and unique aesthetics.
- En el mundo del arte, el estilo gótico se caracteriza por sus elementos oscuros y misteriosos.In the art world, the gothic style is characterized by its dark and mysterious elements.
- A mi amiga le encanta el estilo gótico. Siempre viste de negro y le gusta la música electrónica oscura.My friend loves the goth style, she always dresses in black and enjoys dark electronic music.
- Pablo es un gótico treintón de corazón. Lleva años disfrutando de la música dark wave y viste con atuendos góticos elegantes.Pablo is a true goth in his thirties, he has been enjoying dark wave music for years and dresses in stylish goth outfits.
- Ana es muy dark, siempre lleva ropa negra y accesorios con remaches.Ana is very goth, she always wears black clothes and accessories with studs.
- Él es un chico gótico.He is a goth guy.
- Mi hermano es muy gótico.My brother is very goth.
- Ese hombre gótico lleva ropa negra.That goth man wears black clothes.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at people in a park.
- Javier¿Viste a aquel chico gótico?Did you see that goth guy?
- LucíaSí, tiene un estilo muy interesante.Yes, he has a very interesting style.
- JavierParece un gótico muy auténtico.He looks like a very authentic goth.
- LucíaEs cierto, su ropa es increíble.It's true, his clothes are incredible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goth” translations and entries gótico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
