románico
Romanesque
adjective rroh-MAH-nee-koh Rare
Origin: From Romanus (Roman) + -ico.
Also means
Romance
Usage Note
Románico has two main senses: the architectural and artistic style of medieval Europe (arte románico, iglesia románica) and, in linguistics, the Romance language family (lenguas románicas). It differs from romántico (Romantic, romantic) — a common mix-up. Spain has an exceptionally rich Romanesque heritage, particularly in Castile, Navarre, and Catalonia.
Examples
"La catedral tiene un portal románico perfectamente conservado."
Natural Translation
The cathedral has a perfectly preserved Romanesque portal.
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