espectacular
/es-pek-tah-koo-LAR/
spectacular
When something is truly amazing and impressive, it is "espectacular."
espectacular(Adjective)
spectacular
?amazing or impressive
,fantastic
?excellent
dramatic
?referring to a show or scene
📝 In Action
La película tuvo unos efectos visuales realmente espectaculares.
B1The movie had some truly spectacular visual effects.
Mi abuela preparó una cena espectacular para la Navidad.
A2My grandmother prepared a fantastic dinner for Christmas.
La caída de agua es un espectáculo natural espectacular.
B1The waterfall is a spectacular natural sight.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Gender)
This adjective is 'invariable' in gender, meaning it stays the same whether the noun is masculine (el carro espectacular) or feminine (la casa espectacular). It only changes to agree in number (plural: espectaculares).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Adding Gender Endings
Mistake: "Using *espectaculara* or *espectacularo*."
Correction: The word always ends in '-ar.' Only add an '-es' for the plural: *espectaculares*.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Exaggeration
In many Spanish-speaking regions, 'espectacular' is used more often than 'amazing' is in English, even for everyday things like food or a good outfit.
Use "¡Espectacular!" as an enthusiastic interjection meaning "Great!" or "Fantastic!"
espectacular(Interjection)
Great!
?as a reaction to good news
,Awesome!
?as a reaction to something impressive
Brilliant!
?informal agreement
📝 In Action
¿Conseguiste entradas para el concierto? — ¡Espectacular!
B1Did you get tickets for the concert? — Awesome!
Mañana salimos a las cinco, ¿te parece bien? — ¡Espectacular!
B2We leave at five tomorrow, does that sound good to you? — Great!
💡 Grammar Points
Using as a Standalone Word
When used as an interjection (a sudden reaction), you don't need to change the word at all. It works as a quick, enthusiastic response.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Emphasis
To make the reaction even stronger, you can add 'Súper' or 'Re' (very informal regional prefix) before it: '¡Súper espectacular!'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: espectacular
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'espectacular'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'espectacular' ever change its ending to match a masculine or feminine noun?
No, it is one of the adjectives that does not change based on gender. It is *el concierto espectacular* and *la fiesta espectacular*. The only change is when you need the plural form, which is always *espectaculares*.
Is 'espectacular' considered a strong adjective?
Yes, it is a very strong adjective. It means 'more than just good.' If you want to make it even stronger, you can add *muy* (very) or *súper* (super) before it.