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romanesque

/ˌroʊmənˈesk/ /ˌrɒmənˈesk/

Meanings
adjective

románico

Somewhat resembling the Roman; applied sometimes to the debased style of the later Roman Empire, but especially to the more developed art and architecture prevailing from the 8th century to the 12th.

Examples :

"The old cathedral displayed a magnificent, romanesque style, with thick walls and rounded arches, reflecting the architectural tastes of the 11th century. "
La antigua catedral exhibía un magnífico estilo románico, con gruesos muros y arcos de medio punto, que reflejaba los gustos arquitectónicos del siglo XI.
architecture art style history

Related Words

Illustration magnificent

magnificent adjective

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

Magnífico, espléndido

"The view from the top of the hill was magnificent. "

La vista desde la cima de la colina era magnífica.

Illustration architectural

architectural adjective

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/

Arquitectónico

"The architectural design of the new school building is impressive. "

El diseño arquitectónico del nuevo edificio escolar es impresionante.

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

Especialmente, particularmente

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Mi hermana es muy servicial, especialmente cuando se trata de organizar cosas.

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

Parecerse a

"The twins resemble each other."

Los gemelos se parecen.

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Anterior, antiguo

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Mi vecino anterior, un maestro jubilado, todavía visita la escuela de vez en cuando.

Illustration somewhat

somewhat noun

/ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/

Algo, un poco

"The somewhat of extra help she received from her tutor significantly improved her test scores. "

La ayuda algo extra que recibió de su tutor mejoró significativamente sus calificaciones en los exámenes.

Illustration prevailing

prevailing verb

/pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/

Prevalecer, predominar

"Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."

El color rojo predomina en la bandera canadiense.

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

Desarrollar, progresar

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Mis habilidades para hornear se han desarrollado significativamente desde que comencé a tomar el curso en línea.

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

Arquitectura

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

La arquitectura es la expresión pública visual de los logros, valores y perspectivas de una cultura. ― Max Roscoe, "Cómo tu ciudad te está matando con la fealdad"

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

Mostrar, exhibir, demostrar

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

La tienda exhibió la nueva ropa de otoño en su escaparate.

Illustration cathedral

cathedral adjective

/kəˈθiː.dɹəl/

Catedralicio, episcopal

"The cathedral chapter of the school held a special meeting to discuss the new bishop's plans. "

El cabildo catedralicio de la escuela celebró una reunión especial para discutir los planes del nuevo obispo.

Illustration reflecting

reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

Reflejar, rebotar

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

Un espejo refleja la luz que incide sobre él.