renacimiento
/renaθiˈmjento/masculine
The English phrase "renaissance" is renacimiento in Spanish.
renacimiento is a masculine noun meaning rebirth or revival. When you are referring specifically to the historical period, the word is often capitalized as a proper noun: Renacimiento. You may also use the phrase Época del Renacimiento to mean "era of the Renaissance".
Meaning: rebirth or revival (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word renacimiento is composed of the prefix re- (again) and nacimiento (birth).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, renacimiento is used with masculine articles like el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/renaθiˈmjento/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word nacimiento is also the standard word for 'Christmas', specifically referring to the Nativity or the birth of Jesus.
- The term Renacimiento in Spanish culture is often specifically linked to the Golden Age of Spain, or 'Siglo de Oro', which includes the literary renaissance of the 16th century.
- In Spanish, nacimiento is the standard word for 'birth', but it also refers specifically to the 'nativity' scene or the 'source' of a river.
Examples in context
- El Renacimiento estableció la dignidad del hombre.The Renaissance established the dignity of man.This sentence is useful for talking about the historical impact of the Renaissance using renacimiento.Tatoeba #1538823 by marcelostockle, translation #29549 by al_ex_an_der
- El Renacimiento es la base de la cultura europea moderna.The Renaissance is the foundation of modern European culture.This sentence is useful for describing the Renaissance as a foundation for culture using renacimiento.Tatoeba #1894372 by hayastan, translation #6022068 by mailohilohi
- Actualmente tengo mucho interés en el Renacimiento Italiano.Now I am very interested in the Italian Renaissance.This sentence is useful for expressing interest in a specific era using renacimiento.Tatoeba #2765053 by leoruilova, translation #239573 by shekitten
- El Renacimiento fue un período de gran esplendor cultural en Europa.The Renaissance was a period of great cultural splendor in Europe.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a local art festival.
- ElenaEste festival es un renacimiento para el arte local.This festival is a rebirth for local art.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena. Hay mucho talento aquí.You are right, Elena. There is a lot of talent here.
- Elena¿Crees que este renacimiento durará mucho tiempo?Do you think this revival will last a long time?
- JavierSí, Javier cree que el interés seguirá creciendo.Yes, Javier believes the interest will keep growing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “renaissance” translations and entries renacimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
