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folclórico

folk

adjective fohl-KLOH-ree-koh Rare

Origin: from English folklore, coined by William Thoms (1846)

Also means

folkloric

Usage Note

Folclórico (also spelled folklórico) describes traditional popular culture—music, dance, costumes, or customs rooted in a community's heritage. In informal speech it can ironically describe something as 'quaint' or 'eccentric.' The noun folclore (folk culture) is the base form. Both spellings are accepted by the RAE.

Examples

"El grupo tocó música folclórica de la región."

Natural Translation

The group played folk music from the region.

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