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romántico

roh-MAHN-tee-kohroˈman.ti.ko

romantic

Also: sweet, loving
Two stylized figures holding hands silhouetted against a bright full moon, symbolizing romantic tenderness.

📝 In Action

Mi novio planeó una cena muy romántica para nuestro aniversario.

A2

My boyfriend planned a very romantic dinner for our anniversary.

Ella es una persona muy romántica; siempre escribe poemas.

B1

She is a very romantic person; she always writes poems.

No soy muy fanático de las películas románticas.

B1

I'm not a big fan of romantic movies.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cariñoso (affectionate)
  • tierno (tender)

Antonyms

  • práctico (practical)
  • cínico (cynical)

Common Collocations

  • película romántica – romantic movie
  • gesto romántico – romantic gesture

romantic

Also: dreamer
NounmB1
A person sitting alone on a green hillside, gazing dreamily towards the sky, holding a single wilted rose, representing a highly sentimental individual.

📝 In Action

Mi hermana es una romántica; cree en el amor a primera vista.

B1

My sister is a romantic; she believes in love at first sight.

No seas tan romántico, tienes que ser más realista.

B2

Don't be such a romantic, you have to be more realistic.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • idealista (idealist)
  • soñador (dreamer)

Romantic

Also: Romantic-era
AdjectivemC1formal
A dramatic illustration showing a solitary figure standing on a cliff edge, overlooking a vast, turbulent sea under heavy, swirling clouds, symbolizing the Romantic artistic movement.

📝 In Action

El estilo romántico se caracteriza por la emoción intensa y la exaltación de la naturaleza.

C1

The Romantic style is characterized by intense emotion and the exaltation of nature.

Beethoven fue un compositor romántico.

C1

Beethoven was a Romantic composer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • clásico (Classical)
  • neoclásico (Neoclassical)

Common Collocations

  • movimiento romántico – Romantic movement

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "romántico" in Spanish:

dreamer→romantic-era→sweet→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: romántico

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'romántica' (feminine form) as a noun?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
romance(romance (noun)) — Noun
romanticismo(Romanticism (the movement)) — Noun
románticamente(romantically (adverb)) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
prácticofanático
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the French 'romantique,' which was first used to describe things related to medieval stories written in the 'Romance' languages (languages derived from Latin). Over time, it specifically came to describe the feelings, idealism, and dramatic style found in those old tales of knights and chivalry, leading to the modern meanings of love and the artistic movement.

First recorded: Mid-18th century (in its artistic sense)

Cognates (Related words)

English: romanticFrench: romantiqueItalian: romantico

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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).