icónico
/ikoniko/from spelling rules
The English word 'iconic' is translated into Spanish as icónico.
icónico is used to describe something that is representative of its type.
Meaning: representative of its type (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form icónica when describing a feminine noun. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use the masculine plural form icónicos when describing multiple masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ikoniko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the noun icono is used for computer desktop shortcuts, but calling a person icónico is a more recent trend influenced by English-language pop culture.
- The Spanish word icónico shares its DNA with the Russian word икона (ikona), both tracing back to the Greek word for 'image'.
- In Spanish, if you want to describe something as 'iconic' in a way that implies it is a legendary or quintessential example, you might often use emblemático instead.
Examples in context
- El edificio del Museo Guggenheim en Bilbao es emblemático de la arquitectura contemporánea.The Guggenheim Museum building in Bilbao is iconic of contemporary architecture.
- El traje de flamenca es una prenda emblemática de la cultura española.The flamenco dress is an iconic garment of Spanish culture.
- El sombrero de charro es representativo de la cultura mexicana.The sombrero of a charro is iconic of Mexican culture.
- El Bernabéu es el estadio de fútbol más mítico de España.The Bernabéu stadium is the most iconic football stadium in Spain.
- ¿Recuerdas el anuncio de Coca-Cola de los años 90? ¡Fue mítico!Do you remember the Coca-Cola advertisement from the 90s? It was iconic!
- Es un edificio icónico de la ciudad.It is an iconic building in the city.
- El diseño tiene un estilo icónico.The design has an iconic style.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are visiting a famous museum.
- DanielMira esa pintura, es un cuadro icónico.Look at that painting, it is an iconic piece.
- ElenaTienes razón, todo el mundo conoce esa obra.You are right, everyone knows that work.
- DanielEs el ejemplo más icónico del artista.It is the artist's most iconic example.
- ElenaEs impresionante verlo en persona, Daniel.It is impressive to see it in person, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries icónico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
