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estupenda

es-too-PEN-da/es.tuˈpen.da/

estupenda means wonderful in Spanish (Describing quality or experience).

wonderful, fantastic

Also: great, marvelous
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La comida que preparaste estaba estupenda.

A2

The food you prepared was wonderful.

Tuvimos una tarde estupenda en el parque.

B1

We had a fantastic afternoon in the park.

Ella es una persona estupenda y muy generosa.

B1

She is a marvelous and very generous person.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • idea estupendafantastic idea
  • noticia estupendawonderful news

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estupenda" in Spanish:

fantastic

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Quick Quiz: estupenda

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Which sentence correctly uses 'estupenda'?

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👥 Word Family
estupendo(wonderful (masculine form))Adjective
estupendamente(wonderfully)Adverb
🎵 Rhymes
tremendaofrenda
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word *stupendus*, which meant 'that which is to be astonished at' or 'worthy of amazement.' Spanish adopted it to mean something causing great positive surprise or admiration.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period

Cognates (Related words)

English: stupendous

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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.