exotic

BrE /ˈɛksətɪk/ AmE /ˈɛksətɪk/

adjective en → es

1 UNFAMILIAR [attributive / predicative] B1

unusual or unfamiliar because it comes from a distant country or place that is different and exciting

exótico, extraño, exótica

  • an exotic fruit/plant/animal

Collocations exotic food · exotic holiday

  • The market sells a wide range of exotic fruits.

    El mercado vende una amplia variedad de frutas exóticas.

2 SEXUAL [attributive / predicative] C1

appealing because it is unusual or different, especially in a sexual way

exótico, sensual, provocativo

  • an exotic woman/man

Collocations exotic beauty · exotic allure

  • She had an exotic and alluring presence.

    Ella tenía una presencia exótica y cautivadora.

1 UNUSUAL [attributive / predicative] B1

unusual or strange because it is different from what you are used to

exótico, extraño, raro

  • an exotic experience

Collocations exotic taste · exotic culture

  • He had an exotic and adventurous lifestyle.

    Él tenía un estilo de vida exótico y aventurero.