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mítico

mythical

adjective MEE-tee-koh Less Common
Arts & Culture Traditions

Also means

legendary

Usage Note

Mítico describes anything belonging to myth or treated with mythlike reverence. It can describe ancient figures (un héroe mítico) or, colloquially, someone of near-legendary status in sport or pop culture. The female form is mítica and the word is common in sports journalism and cultural commentary.

Examples

"El personaje mítico aparece en muchos cuentos."

Natural Translation

The mythical character appears in many stories.

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