modernos
Modernos is the plural form of moderno in Spanish and Portuguese, functioning as both an adjective meaning "modern" and a noun referring to people associated with modern ideas or lifestyles. In everyday speech, los modernos or os modernos may denote urban, secular, or progressive segments of society, often contrasted with traditional or conservative groups. The exact connotation depends on context and tone, ranging from neutral description to praise or critique of contemporary tastes or values.
Etymology: from Latin modernus, through Old French moderne, into the Romance languages.
In cultural and scholarly usage, the term can describe adherents of modernity or modernist currents, particularly
In contemporary use, moderno and moderno also label objects, architectures, or practices as belonging to the
Because it is a common adjective in two languages, the term "modernos" has no fixed political or