épico
“épico” means “epic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
epic
Also: heroic
📝 In Action
Don Quijote es una obra de proporciones épicas.
B2Don Quixote is a work of epic proportions.
La película termina con una batalla épica entre los dos ejércitos.
B1The movie ends with an epic battle between the two armies.
El poeta escribió un canto épico sobre la fundación de la ciudad.
C1The poet wrote an epic song about the founding of the city.
epic
Also: awesome, massive
📝 In Action
¡Esa canasta en el último segundo fue épica!
A2That basket in the last second was epic!
Tuve un fallo épico frente a toda la clase.
B1I had an epic fail in front of the whole class.
El concierto de anoche fue simplemente épico.
A2Last night's concert was simply epic.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: épico
Question 1 of 3
Which of these would most likely be described as 'un poema épico'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'epĭcus', which comes from the Greek 'epikós'. It is derived from 'épos', meaning a word, a story, or a poem.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'épico' only for old stories?
No! While it started that way, nowadays people use it for anything impressive, like a great sports play, a fun party, or even a big sandwich.
Does it have a feminine form?
Yes, 'épica'. You use it when describing feminine nouns, like 'una batalla épica' (an epic battle).
Is it different from 'increíble'?
They are similar, but 'épico' suggests something grand, legendary, or on a very large scale, whereas 'increíble' just means hard to believe or very good.