romántico
/roh-MAHN-tee-koh/
romantic
Romántico as an adjective means relating to love or emotional tenderness.
romántico(Adjective)
romantic
?relating to love or emotional tenderness
sweet
?describing a gesture or mood
,loving
?describing a person's disposition
📝 In Action
Mi novio planeó una cena muy romántica para nuestro aniversario.
A2My boyfriend planned a very romantic dinner for our anniversary.
Ella es una persona muy romántica; siempre escribe poemas.
B1She is a very romantic person; she always writes poems.
No soy muy fanático de las películas románticas.
B1I'm not a big fan of romantic movies.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Like many Spanish adjectives ending in 'o', this word must change its ending to match the noun it describes: 'romántico' (masculine singular), 'romántica' (feminine singular), 'románticos' (masculine plural), 'románticas' (feminine plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Adverb Form
If you want to say something was done 'romantically' (how it was done), you add '-mente' to the feminine form: 'románticamente'. Example: 'Ella me miró románticamente' (She looked at me romantically).
Romántico as a noun refers to a person who is highly sentimental or idealistic.
romántico(Noun)
romantic
?a person who is highly sentimental or idealistic
dreamer
?implying idealism or sentimentality
📝 In Action
Mi hermana es una romántica; cree en el amor a primera vista.
B1My sister is a romantic; she believes in love at first sight.
No seas tan romántico, tienes que ser más realista.
B2Don't be such a romantic, you have to be more realistic.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective to Noun
When used with articles (like 'un', 'una', 'el', 'la'), 'romántico' stops describing something and becomes the name of a person. 'Él es romántico' (He is romantic - adjective) vs. 'Él es un romántico' (He is a romantic - noun).
Romántico (capitalized in English) describes things related to the 18th and 19th-century artistic and literary movement known as Romanticism.
romántico(Adjective)
Romantic
?relating to the artistic/literary movement of the 18th and 19th centuries
Romantic-era
?describing a period of history
📝 In Action
El estilo romántico se caracteriza por la emoción intensa y la exaltación de la naturaleza.
C1The Romantic style is characterized by intense emotion and the exaltation of nature.
Beethoven fue un compositor romántico.
C1Beethoven was a Romantic composer.
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization in English
When referring to the historical movement (Art, Literature, Music), the English translation is often capitalized ('Romantic') to distinguish it from the general meaning ('romantic' love).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: romántico
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'romántica' (feminine form) as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'romantic comedy'?
You should use the noun 'comedia' (comedy) followed by the adjective 'romántica' (feminine form): 'una comedia romántica'.
Can 'romántico' describe food or a place?
Yes, absolutely! You can describe a setting or atmosphere as 'romántico' if it creates a loving or intimate mood. For example, 'Es un restaurante muy romántico' (It's a very romantic restaurant).