histórico
“histórico” means “historical” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
historical
Also: historic
📝 In Action
Me encanta visitar el centro histórico de las ciudades.
A2I love visiting the historic center (old town) of cities.
Fue un momento histórico para el deporte.
B1It was a historic moment for the sport.
Estamos leyendo una novela histórica.
A2We are reading a historical novel.
historical record
Also: history
📝 In Action
Puedes ver el histórico de precios en esta gráfica.
B2You can see the price history on this graph.
El sistema guarda un histórico de todos los cambios.
C1The system keeps a historical record of all changes.
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Quick Quiz: histórico
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase would you use to describe the 'Old Town' part of a Spanish city?
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Derived from the Latin word 'historĭcus', which comes from the Greek 'historikós', meaning 'someone who inquires' or is 'related to history'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'historia' and 'histórico'?
'Historia' is a noun meaning the subject of history or a story. 'Histórico' is an adjective used to describe things related to history (like a building or a book).
Can I use 'histórico' to mean a person's medical history?
Not usually. For medical or criminal records, the word 'historial' is much more common than 'histórico'.