asombroso

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

ah-som-BROH-soh

/a.somˈbɾo.so/

AdjectivemB1

neutral

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.

📝 In Action

La vista desde la montaña es realmente asombrosa.

The view from the mountain is truly amazing.

Obtuvieron resultados asombrosos en el experimento.

They obtained astonishing results in the experiment.

El mago hizo trucos asombrosos que nadie pudo entender.

The magician did amazing tricks that nobody could understand.

Word Connections

Synonyms

increíble (incredible)
maravilloso (marvelous)
sorprendente (surprising)

Antonyms

normal (normal)
aburrido (boring)

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'.