baroque

BrE /bəˈrəʊk/ AmE /bəˈroʊk/

adjective / noun en → es

1 ART/ARCHITECTURE [noun] C1

a style of art and architecture that was popular in Europe from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century, characterized by very ornate decoration

barroco (estilo)

Collocations Baroque architecture · Baroque art

  • The palace is a fine example of Baroque architecture.

    El palacio es un excelente ejemplo del estilo barroco.

2 ORNATE [adjective] B2

very elaborate and detailed, often in an exaggerated way; not simple or plain

elaborado, exageradamente ornamentado

Collocations baroque decoration · baroque style

  • The church has a very baroque interior.

    La iglesia tiene un interior muy barroco.