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alucinante

ah-loo-see-NAHN-teh/alusiˈnante/

“alucinante” means “amazing” in Spanish (describing something incredible).

amazing, mind-blowing

Also: hallucinatory, stunning
Adjectivem or fB1informal
Spain
A child looking up in wonder at a giant, glowing, colorful jellyfish floating in the air.

📝 In Action

¡Vimos un atardecer alucinante en la playa!

A2

We saw an amazing sunset at the beach!

Es alucinante que ese niño hable cinco idiomas.

B1

It's mind-blowing that that child speaks five languages.

La tecnología de este coche es simplemente alucinante.

B2

The technology in this car is simply incredible.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • experiencia alucinante – mind-blowing experience
  • precio alucinante – unbelievable price
  • efecto alucinante – hallucinatory effect

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar alucinante – to look amazing or stunning

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "alucinante" in Spanish:

amazing→hallucinatory→mind-blowing→stunning→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: alucinante

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly describes a group of girls as 'amazing'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
alucinar(to hallucinate / to be amazed) — Verb
alucinación(hallucination) — Noun
alucinado(amazed / dazed) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'alucinar' (to hallucinate), which comes from Latin 'allucinari' meaning 'to wander in the mind' or 'to dream.' It evolved from a medical term to a popular way to describe something so good it feels like a dream.

First recorded: 18th century (in literal sense); mid-20th century (modern slang usage).

Cognates (Related words)

English: hallucinatingFrench: hallucinant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'alucinante' too informal for a job interview?

It is generally informal. In a professional setting, words like 'excelente', 'impresionante', or 'extraordinario' are safer choices.

Does it always mean 'hallucinating'?

Rarely. While that is its literal origin, 99% of the time in daily conversation, it simply means 'amazing' or 'incredible'.

Can I use it for people?

Yes! If you say 'Eres alucinante', it means 'You are amazing/incredible'.