(noun) An original model or a perfect example that is often copied or imitated
El personaje de Sherlock Holmes se considera un arquetipo del brillante detective.
The character of Sherlock Holmes is considered an archetype of the brilliant detective.
More about Arquetipo
Meaning: An archetype is a very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model after which other similar things are patterned.
Examples in a sentence:
"El héroe es un arquetipo común en muchas culturas alrededor del mundo."
"Ella es el arquetipo de una líder exitosa, con una mezcla de inteligencia, carisma y determinación."
Synonyms: Modelo, prototipo, ideal, patrón
Antonyms: Anomalía, irregularidad
Challenge yourself with a Spanish video about personality archetypes
Try watching this Spanish video all about Carl Jung's theory of personality archetypes which describe the innate patterns of thought that govern human behavior. We recommend turning on closed captions to help your understanding:
