gótico
/ˈɡotiko/
The Spanish word for gothic is gótico, used to describe things relating to the goth subculture or lifestyle.
Meaning: of or relating to the goth subculture or lifestyle (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, gótico must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use gótica for feminine singular nouns, góticos for masculine plural nouns and góticas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡotiko/
Did you know?
- The word gótico can function as a noun to refer specifically to the Visigoths, the Germanic people who once ruled the Iberian Peninsula.
- Because gótico describes both the subculture and the medieval era, a casa gótica could be a 12th-century cathedral or a modern home with black curtains.
- While the subculture is known as gótico, the specific aesthetic of 'dark academia' or 'dark wave' is often discussed in Spanish using the loanwords 'dark' or 'darkwave' to distinguish them from traditional gothic styles.
Examples in context
- El arte gótico se caracteriza por su arquitectura imponente.Gothic art is characterized by its imposing architecture.
- La literatura gótica del siglo XIX dejó una huella significativa en la historia.19th-century gothic literature left a significant mark on history.
- Me encanta tu estilo gótico.I love your gothic style.
- Mi amiga se dedica a la pintura gótica.My friend is dedicated to gothic painting.
- La música oscura es parte del movimiento gótico.Dark music is part of the gothic movement.
- Me gusta mucho el estilo gótico.I really like the gothic style.
- Ella tiene un gusto muy gótico.She has a very gothic taste.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about fashion.
- AlejandroMira esa chaqueta, es muy gótico.Look at that jacket, it's very gothic.
- SofíaSí, me encanta esa estética.Yes, I love that aesthetic.
- Alejandro¿Tú tienes ropa gótico también?Do you have gothic clothes too?
- SofíaSolo algunas botas y maquillaje negro.Only some boots and black makeup.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gótico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
