medieval
/medjeˈbal/
The Spanish word for medieval is medieval.
medieval is an adjective used to describe things that have characteristics associated with the Middle Ages. It can be used in both written and spoken Spanish.
Meaning: having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to more than one thing, use the plural form medievales.
How do you pronounce it?
/medjeˈbal/
Did you know?
- Because of the unique overlap of Christian and Islamic cultures in Spain, medieval art in Spanish contexts often refers to mudéjar style, a blend not found in the 'medieval' periods of Northern Europe.
- Spanish historiography often divides the medieval period into Alta Edad Media and Baja Edad Media, terms that translate to 'Early' and 'Late' Middle Ages but use 'High' and 'Low' descriptors.
- While in English 'medieval' often carries a derogatory connotation of being backward or primitive, in Spanish, describing an architectural style as medieval is strictly a neutral, academic classification.
Examples in context
- Este proyecto de ley suena medieval.This bill sounds medieval.This sentence shows how to use medieval to describe something as sounding outdated.Tatoeba #7141782 by arh, translation #10329911 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Se avecina un nuevo periodo medieval global.A new worldwide medieval era is coming on.This sentence illustrates using medieval to describe a global era.Tatoeba #10857497 by Seael, translation #11450833 by Serveto
- Estoy buscando un libro sobre la España medieval.I am looking for a book about medieval Spain.This sentence demonstrates using medieval to describe a specific historical period in Spain.Tatoeba #10758989 by Shishir, translation #1588631 by CM
- la era medievalThe medieval era
- la arquitectura medievalMedieval architecture
- la poesía de la Edad MediaPoetry from the Middle Ages
- la pintura de época medievalPainting from the medieval period
- una ciudad antigua de estilo medievalAn ancient city in a medieval style
- una boda a la usanza medievalA wedding in the medieval style
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Example conversation
A museum tour in an old city.
- SofíaMira esta arquitectura medieval.Look at this medieval architecture.
- MateoEs realmente impresionante, Sofía.It is truly impressive, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Te gustan las fortificaciones medievales?Do you like medieval fortifications?
- MateoSí, me fascinan los castillos.Yes, castles fascinate me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry medieval, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
