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idílico

idyllic

adjective ee-DEE-lee-koh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Greek eidyllion, 'a short pastoral poem.'

Usage Note

Idílico describes a scene or situation that is blissfully peaceful and perfect, often with a pastoral or romantic quality. It agrees in gender (idílica). Learners should note the written accent on the í, which marks the stress; without it the word would be mispronounced.

Examples

"Pasaron una tarde idílica junto al río."

Natural Translation

They spent an idyllic afternoon by the river.

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