romántica
/roh-MAHN-tee-kah/
romantic
Romántica as an adjective describes something related to love or emotional tenderness.
romántica(Adjective)
romantic
?related to love or emotional tenderness
sentimental
?tending to express strong feelings
,dreamy
?idealistic or imaginative
📝 In Action
Quiero ver una película romántica esta noche.
A2I want to watch a romantic movie tonight.
La boda fue muy romántica, con música de violín y muchas flores.
B1The wedding was very romantic, with violin music and lots of flowers.
Ella tiene una visión muy romántica de la vida.
B2She has a very romantic view of life.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Match
Since 'romántica' is an adjective, it must match the gender of the noun it describes. If you are describing a masculine noun (like 'libro'), you must use the masculine form: 'romántico'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong form
Mistake: "Vi una película romántico."
Correction: Vi una película romántica. (Since 'película' is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Not just for people
You can use 'romántica' to describe feelings, places, gestures, or even ideas, not just people.
Romántica is a noun referring to a woman who is sentimental or idealistic.
romántica(Noun)
romantic
?a woman who is sentimental or idealistic
dreamer
?a person full of idealized thoughts
📝 In Action
Mi abuela siempre fue una romántica empedernida.
B1My grandmother was always a hopeless romantic.
Ella es una romántica que cree en el amor a primera vista.
B2She is a romantic who believes in love at first sight.
💡 Grammar Points
Noun Use
When used as a noun, 'romántica' usually needs an article (like 'la' or 'una') before it, just like other nouns referring to people or professions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing a Personality
Using 'una romántica' is a quick way to describe a woman's core personality trait: that she values emotional depth and idealized love.
Romántica (Romanticism) refers to the artistic and literary movement emphasizing emotion and the sublime power of nature.
romántica(Noun)
Romanticism
?the artistic or literary movement
Romantic period
?historical era of art/literature
📝 In Action
La romántica se desarrolló en Europa durante el siglo XIX.
C1Romanticism developed in Europe during the 19th century.
El énfasis en la emoción es clave en la romántica.
C2The emphasis on emotion is key in the Romantic Movement.
💡 Grammar Points
The Art Movement
When referring to the artistic or cultural movement, the noun form 'la romántica' is sometimes used as a shorter alternative to 'el romanticismo' (the masculine noun), especially when discussing specific fields like 'la música romántica' (romantic music).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: romántica
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'romántica' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'romántica' y 'enamorada'?
'Romántica' describes a person's personality—they enjoy romance, poetry, and idealism. 'Enamorada' means someone is actively 'in love' with another person right now. An 'enamorada' is usually a 'romántica', but a 'romántica' is not always 'enamorada'.