divino
/dee-VEE-noh/
wonderful
When describing something of excellent quality or experience, divino means wonderful.
divino(adjective)
wonderful
?excellent quality or experience
,gorgeous
?describing appearance or beauty
heavenly
?describing food or fragrance
,excellent
?general high praise
📝 In Action
Ese pastel de chocolate está divino. ¡Tienes que probarlo!
A2That chocolate cake is heavenly/wonderful. You have to try it!
Tu nuevo corte de pelo es divino. Te queda muy bien.
B1Your new haircut is gorgeous. It suits you very well.
Pasamos un fin de semana divino en la playa.
A2We had a wonderful weekend at the beach.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'divino' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. Use 'divina' for feminine words (la casa divina) and 'divinos' or 'divinas' for plural words.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "El vestido está divina."
Correction: El vestido está divino. (Since 'vestido' is masculine, the adjective must be masculine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Informal Compliment
This is a very enthusiastic way to give a compliment. It's much stronger than just 'good' or 'nice' and is often used in Spain and certain parts of Latin America.
Divino is used to describe things relating to God or a god, meaning divine.
📝 In Action
La voluntad divina es un misterio para los humanos.
B2The divine will is a mystery to humans.
El poder divino protegió al pueblo de la plaga.
B2The divine power protected the people from the plague.
Estudió la naturaleza divina del universo.
C1She studied the divine nature of the universe.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Contexts
When used in this literal sense, 'divino' often appears in religious, historical, or academic texts, making it a more formal word choice than when used as a compliment.
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization
In Spanish, the word 'divino' is generally not capitalized unless it starts a sentence, even when referring directly to God (e.g., 'la voluntad divina').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: divino
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'divino' in its most common, informal, complimentary meaning?
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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.