buenísimo
“buenísimo” means “very good” in Spanish (general excellence).
very good, great
Also: delicious, excellent
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Este café está buenísimo.
A1This coffee is very good/delicious.
Mi hermano es buenísimo jugando al fútbol.
A2My brother is great at playing soccer.
Es buenísimo que hayas encontrado un trabajo nuevo.
B1It is great that you found a new job.
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Words that translate to "buenísimo" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: buenísimo
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The soup (la sopa) is very good'?
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From the Spanish word 'bueno' (good), which comes from Latin 'bonus', combined with the intensive suffix '-ísimo'.
First recorded: 13th century (as 'bueno')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'buenísimo' formal or informal?
It is neutral and can be used in almost any situation, from chatting with friends to writing a semi-formal email.
How do I make it plural?
Simply add an 's' to the end: 'buenísimos' for masculine groups and 'buenísimas' for feminine groups.
Is it the same as 'excelente'?
They are very similar, but 'buenísimo' is a bit more common in casual conversation, while 'excelente' sounds slightly more professional.