cosas románticas
/kosas ɾomantikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "romantic things" is translated into Spanish as cosas románticas.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the singular "romantic thing", use cosa romántica, where both the noun and the adjective are singular. To make the phrase plural, both the noun cosa and the adjective romántica must take the plural ending -s, resulting in cosas románticas.
Did you know?
- The adjective romántico shares a root with the 'Romance' languages, which were the languages of the courts and poetry in the Middle Ages. Originally, it referred to the vernacular languages of the Roman Empire rather than the feeling of love.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the most romantic 'things' are expressed through piropos, which are stylized, poetic compliments shouted or whispered to strangers or partners in public.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the adjective romántico is often used more broadly to describe a dreamy or idealized person, rather than just someone expressing romantic affection.
Examples in context
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Eres mi media naranja.You are my other half
- Eres el amor de mi vida.You are the love of my life.
- Tú y yo juntos somos invencibles.You and I together are invincible.
- Ella siempre dice cosas románticas.She always says romantic things.
- No me gustan las cosas románticas de las películas.I don't like the romantic things in movies.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their favorite movie genre.
- María¿Te gustan las comedias románticas?Do you like romantic comedies?
- JavierNo, no me gustan las cosas románticas.No, I don't like romantic things.
- María¡Qué lástima, Javier!What a shame, Javier!
- JavierPrefiero las películas de acción.I prefer action movies.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
