típico
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “típico” mean in English?
typical, characteristic
typical, characteristic (representative of a type or norm; un ejemplo típico; es típico de)
Example sentences
La paella es un plato típico de Valencia.
Paella is a typical dish from Valencia.
Es un problema típico de los sistemas complejos.
It is a typical problem of complex systems.
¡Típico! Siempre llega tarde.
Typical! He is always late.
How to use it
'Típico/a' means typical — characteristic or representative of a type. Note the accent on the í. Used with ser. Key collocations: 'plato típico', 'problema típico', 'comportamiento típico'. The adverb is 'típicamente'.
Common mistake
Don't omit the accent — 'tipico' without the í accent is a spelling error; the stress must fall on the first syllable.