gastronómico

Gastronómico is an adjective in Spanish that designates anything related to gastronomy, the field that studies and practices food, cuisine, and culinary culture, as well as the businesses and activities surrounding them. The term covers a wide range of subjects, including culinary techniques, gastronomic traditions, restaurant culture, food aesthetics, and gastronomic tourism. It is used to describe experiences, products, events, or sectors linked to the world of food, for example “una experiencia gastronómica,” “una ruta gastronómica,” or “la industria gastronómica.”

Etymology and form: Gastronómico derives from gastronomía, which in turn comes from Greek gastér (stomach) and -nomía (law, order, or study). The suffix -ico forms adjectives in Spanish. The feminine form is gastronómica, and the plural forms are gastronómicos or gastronómicas, depending on gender and number.

Usage and nuance: The term is neutral and does not by itself imply quality. In marketing or media it can carry connotations of sophistication or a focus on culinary content, but its core meaning remains descriptive rather than evaluative.

See also: Gastronomía, turismo gastronómico, industria culinaria, cocina, arte culinario. The adverb gastronómicamente is used to describe actions or attributes as relating to gastronomy.