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divino

dee-VEE-nohdiˈβi.no

“divino” means “wonderful” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

wonderful, gorgeous

Also: heavenly, excellent
AdjectivemA2informal
SpainArgentina
A single, perfectly ripe, shining red apple resting on a patch of bright green grass, symbolizing wonderful quality.

📝 In Action

Ese pastel de chocolate está divino. ¡Tienes que probarlo!

A2

That chocolate cake is heavenly/wonderful. You have to try it!

Tu nuevo corte de pelo es divino. Te queda muy bien.

B1

Your new haircut is gorgeous. It suits you very well.

Pasamos un fin de semana divino en la playa.

A2

We had a wonderful weekend at the beach.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ¡Qué divino! – How wonderful/gorgeous!
  • sabor divino – heavenly flavor

divine, holy

Also: celestial
A gentle, radiant beam of golden light descending from a bright blue sky onto a peaceful, rolling green hill, symbolizing the divine.

📝 In Action

La voluntad divina es un misterio para los humanos.

B2

The divine will is a mystery to humans.

El poder divino protegió al pueblo de la plaga.

B2

The divine power protected the people from the plague.

Estudió la naturaleza divina del universo.

C1

She studied the divine nature of the universe.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • terrenal (earthly)
  • mortal (mortal)

Common Collocations

  • la gracia divina – divine grace
  • el juicio divino – divine judgment

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Quick Quiz: divino

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Which sentence uses 'divino' in its most common, informal, complimentary meaning?

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👥 Word Family▼
divinidad(divinity, godhood) — Noun
divinizar(to deify, to worship) — Verb
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *dīvīnus*, meaning 'of or belonging to a god.' It is based on the older Latin word *dīvus*, which means 'god' or 'deity.' This origin explains both the religious meaning and the modern meaning of 'perfect' or 'heavenly.'

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: divinoFrench: divin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'divino' a strong compliment, or just a casual one?

'Divino' is a strong, enthusiastic compliment. It means 'perfect,' 'gorgeous,' or 'heavenly.' It's often used when you are genuinely impressed or delighted by something.

Can 'divino' be used to describe people?

Yes! When describing a person, 'divino/a' means they are extremely beautiful, charming, or simply a wonderful person to be around. It is a very positive term.