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exótico

exotic

adjective ek-SOH-tee-koh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Origin: Greek exotikos (foreign), from exo (outside)

Usage Note

Exótico describes something foreign, unusual, or from a distant place, and like its English counterpart can carry a romanticised or othering connotation. The feminine is exótica. It is used for plants, animals, cuisine, and people, though applying it to people can sound patronising in contemporary usage. The related noun is exotismo (exoticism).

Examples

"El jardín tiene plantas exóticas de todo el mundo."

Natural Translation

The garden has exotic plants from all over the world.

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