asombrosa
ah-som-BRO-sah
📝 In Action
La vista desde la cima es asombrosa.
A2The view from the top is amazing.
Ella tiene una capacidad asombrosa para aprender idiomas.
B1She has an astonishing ability to learn languages.
Es una noticia asombrosa, no me lo esperaba.
B1It is amazing news, I wasn't expecting it.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Agreement
Since this word ends in 'a', you must use it with feminine nouns like 'la idea' or 'una mujer'. For masculine nouns, change it to 'asombroso'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Asombrosa vs. Asombrada
Mistake: "Using 'asombrosa' to say you are surprised."
Correction: Use 'asombrosa' for the thing that is amazing. Use 'asombrada' to describe a person feeling surprised (e.g., 'Estoy asombrada').
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Bueno'
Use this word when 'bueno' (good) isn't enough. It implies that something is so good or unusual that it actually shocks you a little bit.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asombrosa
Question 1 of 2
Which of these things can be described as 'asombrosa'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'asombrosa' be used for something negative?
Usually, it is used for positive things like talent or beauty. However, it can be used for negative things if they are 'astonishingly' bad or large, like 'una deuda asombrosa' (an astonishing debt).
Is it formal or informal?
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it's also perfectly fine to use in a professional presentation or a book.