platonic

• Describe relaciones que son cercanas y afectuosas, pero no sexuales; también se refiere al amor ideal o espiritual, sin componente físico o romántico.

Describes a relationship that is intimate and affectionate but not sexual.

1. Free from physical desireB2formal

   Describing a relationship or love that is purely spiritual, intellectual, or emotional, without sexual or physical attraction.

   amor platónico

   • They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
   • His love for her was entirely platonic, based on mutual respect.
   • Platonic relationships can be just as deep as romantic ones.

   Sinónimosasexualchastefriendlyidealintellectualnonphysicalnonsexualpurespiritual

   Antónimoscarnaleroticpassionatephysicalsensualsexual

2. Philosophical originC1formal

   Relating to the philosophy of Plato, especially his theory of ideal forms.

   platónico (relativo a Platón)

   • The concept of platonic ideals is central to his argument.
   • She studied platonic philosophy in her university course.
   • The platonic theory of forms suggests a perfect reality beyond our senses.

   Sinónimosplatonistic