Antonio Gaudí

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A Spanish architect famous for his unusual curved buildings in Barcelona

proper noun
/ænˈtoʊnioʊ ɡɑˈudi/

: Antonio Gaudí

The Sagrada Família, designed by Antonio Gaudí, remains an iconic landmark in Spain.

Examples

The famous architect Antonio Gaudí designed the Sagrada Família.
The works of Antonio Gaudí attract millions of visitors to Barcelona every year.
Many architecture students study the unique style of Antonio Gaudí as part of their curriculum.
Did you know Antonio Gaudí was born in 1852?
Many architecture students study the unique style of Antonio Gaudí as part of their curriculum.
The Sagrada Família, designed by Antonio Gaudí, remains an iconic landmark in Spain.
The works of Antonio Gaudí attract millions of visitors to Barcelona every year.

Synonyms

Gaudi i Cornet

vsAntonio Gaudí

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A Spanish architect from Barcelona known for unusual buildings like the Sagrada Família

focuses on fame for a unique style and specific major local works

Surface Forms

Antonio Gaudí main

Morphology

Antonio + Gaudí

This item is a proper name composed of two personal names; the occupational and biographical information (Spanish architect, works in Barcelona) cannot be derived from the constituent names. Personal names are arbitrary labels rather than compositional phrases, so a B1 learner who only knows the names would not be able to infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Antonio Gaudí was a Spanish architect who made buildings that look like nature, with curved shapes, tree-like columns and bright mosaics from broken tiles. Because he copied plants, shells and stones, his work feels almost 'living', and that is why his style is so famous today.