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A small child standing on a green hill, looking up in awe and surprise at a gigantic, vibrant rainbow arcing across the bright blue sky.

asombroso

ah-som-BROH-soh

adjectivemB1
amazing?highly impressive or surprising,astonishing?causing a sudden sense of wonder
Also:astounding?in reference to a great achievement,awe-inspiring?describing something grand or moving

📝 In Action

La vista desde la montaña es realmente asombrosa.

A2

The view from the mountain is truly amazing.

Obtuvieron resultados asombrosos en el experimento.

B1

They obtained astonishing results in the experiment.

El mago hizo trucos asombrosos que nadie pudo entender.

B1

The magician did amazing tricks that nobody could understand.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • algo asombroso – something amazing
  • talento asombroso – astonishing talent

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since 'asombroso' is an adjective, its ending must change to match the thing it describes. Use -o for masculine singular (el libro asombroso), -a for feminine singular (la historia asombrosa), -os for masculine plural, and -as for feminine plural.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Gender Change

Mistake: "La vista es asombroso."

Correction: La vista es asombrosa. Remember 'vista' is feminine, so the adjective must end in -a.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Qué' to Exclaim

You can use '¡Qué asombroso!' (How amazing!) as a standalone exclamation when you are genuinely impressed by something.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: asombroso

Question 1 of 2

Which word is the noun form of 'asombroso'?

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Word Family

asombrar(to amaze (verb)) - verb
asombro(amazement (noun)) - noun
asombrosamente(amazingly (adverb)) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'asombroso' and 'sorprendente'?

Both mean 'surprising' or 'amazing,' but 'asombroso' often carries a stronger sense of wonder, awe, or being stunned. 'Sorprendente' is generally a milder term for 'surprising'.