How to Say "gothic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gothic” is “gótico” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La catedral tiene una arquitectura gótica impresionante.
The cathedral has impressive Gothic architecture.
Me encanta leer novelas góticas en el invierno.
I love reading Gothic novels in the winter.
El estilo gótico se caracteriza por sus arcos puntiagudos.
The Gothic style is characterized by its pointed arches.
Matching the Ending
Since this word is an adjective, you must change the ending to match the noun. Use 'gótico' for masculine words like 'estilo' and 'gótica' for feminine words like 'catedral'.
Position of the Word
Usually, 'gótico' comes after the noun it describes, such as 'arte gótico' or 'arquitectura gótica'.
Confusing 'Goth' and 'Gothic'
Mistake: “Me gusta la música gótico.”
Correction: Me gusta la música gótica. Remember that 'música' is feminine, so the adjective must end in -a.
Other Meanings of “gótico”
“gótico” can also mean:
- relating to the ancient Germanic tribes(C1, formal)
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