Part of speech Noun
Phonetic transcription /ˈɡɾeko/
How the word is used in the Spanish language The word "greco" is used to refer to a type of artistic style originating from the Greek culture. It is used in the context of art history and discussions about classical art. The term is more commonly used in written contexts than in oral speech.
Example sentences 1. El cuadro está pintado en estilo greco. (The painting is done in the Greco style.) 2. Durante el Renacimiento, muchos artistas se inspiraron en la obra de El Greco. (During the Renaissance, many artists were inspired by El Greco's work.) 3. La influencia greco-romana es evidente en la arquitectura de esta ciudad. (The Greco-Roman influence is evident in the architecture of this city.)
Idiomatic expressions The term "greco" is not part of any common Spanish idiomatic expressions.
Etymology The term "greco" comes from the Spanish word "griego," which means "Greek." It is used to refer to artistic styles influenced by Greek art or specifically to the Spanish painter Dominikos Theotokopoulos, known as El Greco.
Synonyms and Antonyms Synonyms: Estilo romano (Roman style), estilo clásico (classical style) Antonyms: Estilo moderno (modern style), estilo contemporáneo (contemporary style)