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estupenda

es-too-PEN-da

adjectivefA2

wonderful?Describing quality or experience,fantastic?Expressing high approval

Also:great?Informal positive description,marvelous?More formal positive description

📝 In Action

La comida que preparaste estaba estupenda.

The food you prepared was wonderful.

Tuvimos una tarde estupenda en el parque.

We had a fantastic afternoon in the park.

Ella es una persona estupenda y muy generosa.

She is a marvelous and very generous person.

Word Connections

Synonyms

maravillosa (marvelous)
fantástica (fantastic)
genial (great/brilliant)

Antonyms

terrible (terrible)
horrible (horrible)

Common Collocations

idea estupenda – fantastic idea
noticia estupenda – wonderful news

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Agreement

Since 'estupenda' ends in '-a', you must use it only when describing things that are feminine (like 'la casa' or 'una idea'). If the thing you are describing is masculine, you must change it to 'estupendo'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Gender Match

Mistake: "El día fue estupenda."

Correction: El día fue estupendo. (Because 'día' is a masculine noun, even though it ends in -a.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Enthusiasm

Use 'estupenda' to express a strong, genuine feeling of pleasure or approval. It’s stronger than just 'good' (buena).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: estupenda

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'estupenda'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

estupendo(wonderful (masculine form)) - adjective

estupendamente(wonderfully) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 'estupenda' instead of 'buena'?

'Buena' means 'good' or 'nice,' which is a moderate compliment. 'Estupenda' means 'fantastic' or 'amazing.' Use 'estupenda' when you want to express a much stronger positive opinion, like describing the best meal or the best vacation ever.