clásica
/KLAH-see-kah/
classical
A classical marble column representing ancient history and art.
clásica(adjective)
classical
?referring to art, music, or history
,classic
?something traditional or timeless
standard
?a typical or traditional example
📝 In Action
Me encanta escuchar música clásica cuando estudio.
A1I love listening to classical music when I study.
Ella lleva una falda clásica de color negro.
A2She is wearing a classic black skirt.
La literatura clásica es obligatoria en la escuela.
B1Classical literature is mandatory in school.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching with Nouns
Because this word ends in 'a', you only use it to describe 'feminine' things (words that usually use 'la' or 'una').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong ending
Mistake: "el libro clásica"
Correction: el libro clásico
⭐ Usage Tips
Art vs. Style
Use this word when talking about 'Classical' periods (like Greece and Rome) or just to say a piece of clothing never goes out of style.
A cyclist competing in a traditional one-day race, often called a classic.
📝 In Action
Él ganó la clásica de San Sebastián.
B2He won the San Sebastian classic (race).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: clásica
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'classical music'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'clásica' for a man?
No. If you are describing a man or a masculine object, you must use 'clásico'.
Does 'clásica' only mean old music?
Not necessarily! While it often refers to Mozart or Bach, it can also mean anything that follows a traditional, high-quality style that doesn't change with trends.