classical

clásico

Que sigue ideas o estilos muy usados en el pasado y todavía valorados.

En inglés sencillo: Following ideas or styles that were widely used in the past and are still respected.

• The building follows a classical style.
• They studied classical theories of economics.
• Classical physics explains how a swinging pendulum moves.

Sinónimos: traditional

Antónimos: modern

Expresiones frecuentes: classical theory, classical physics, classical methods

clásico

Que sigue reglas artísticas o literarias respetadas, con un estilo sencillo, cuidado y elegante.

En inglés sencillo: Following respected rules of art or writing, with a simple, careful, and elegant style.

• She teaches classical dance.
• The sculpture has a calm, classical beauty.
• His writing combines classical elegance with clear modern language.

Sinónimos: refined

Expresiones frecuentes: classical dance, classical beauty, classical form

versado en los clásicos

Que conoce muy bien las lenguas y los escritos de la antigua Grecia y Roma.

En inglés sencillo: Knowing a great deal about the languages and writings of ancient Greece and Rome.

• Her father was a classical scholar.
• The classical students could read both Greek and Latin.
• A classical specialist helped explain the ancient poem.

Expresiones frecuentes: classical scholar, classical student, classical specialist