classic

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BrE /ˈklæsɪk/ AmE /ˈklæsɪk/

adjective / noun en → es

1 ARTWORK/WRITING [attributive], [predicative] B1

a book, film, painting etc that is considered to be one of the best and most important in its type

clásico/a, obra maestra

  • a classic novel/film/painting

Collocations classic literature · classic film

  • This is a classic novel that everyone should read.

    Esta es una novela clásica que todo el mundo debería leer.

2 STYLE [attributive], [predicative] B1

a style of art, music etc that has been popular for a long time and is still admired today

clásico/a, tradicional

  • classic style

Collocations classic design · classic architecture

  • The building has a classic Greek style.

    El edificio tiene un estilo clásico griego.

3 CAR [attributive], [predicative] B2

a car that is old but still looks very good and works well, especially one made by a famous company

clásico/a (de coche)

  • classic car

Collocations classic sports car · classic convertible

  • He owns a classic red Ferrari.

    Él posee un Ferrari clásico rojo.

4 PERFORMANCE [attributive], [predicative] C1

a performance of music or theatre that is considered to be excellent and will probably always be remembered as one of the best performances ever

clásico/a (de actuación)

  • classic performance

Collocations classic concert · classic play

  • Her performance was a classic example of her talent.

    Su actuación fue un ejemplo clásico de su talento.

5 GAME [attributive], [predicative] B2

a game that has been popular for many years and is still enjoyed by a lot of people today

clásico/a (de juego)

  • classic game

Collocations classic board game · classic video game

  • Chess is a classic strategy game.

    El ajedrez es un juego de estrategia clásico.

6 PERSON [attributive], [predicative] C1

a person who has been famous for many years and is still remembered as one of the best in their field, especially someone from a long time ago

clásico/a (de persona)

  • classic figure

Collocations classic artist · classic musician

  • She is a classic example of a Renaissance woman.

    Ella es un ejemplo clásico de una mujer renacentista.

7 CLOTHING [attributive], [predicative] B2

a style of clothing that has been popular for a long time and is still admired today, especially by older people

clásico/a (de moda)

  • classic style

Collocations classic suit · classic dress

  • He always wears a classic black tuxedo.

    Siempre lleva un smoking clásico negro.

8 SPORT [attributive], [predicative] B2

a sport that has been popular for many years and is still enjoyed by a lot of people today

clásico/a (de deporte)

  • classic sport

Collocations classic football match · classic tennis tournament

  • Soccer is a classic team sport.

    El fútbol es un deporte de equipo clásico.