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📝 In Action
¡Tu idea es estupenda! Deberíamos implementarla de inmediato.
B1Your idea is wonderful! We should implement it immediately.
La comida estaba estupenda, especialmente el postre.
A2The food was superb, especially the dessert.
Tuvimos unos días estupendos en la costa, con mucho sol.
B1We had some excellent days on the coast, with lots of sun.
Ese concierto fue simplemente estupendo. No puedo dejar de pensarlo.
B2That concert was simply marvelous. I can't stop thinking about it.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'estupendo' is an adjective, it must match the thing it describes. If the noun is feminine (la casa), use 'estupenda'. If it is plural (los libros), use 'estupendos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Change
Mistake: "La película fue estupendo."
Correction: La película fue estupenda. (Since 'película' is feminine, the adjective must end in '-a').
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Interjection
You can use the short form '¡Estupendo!' or '¡Estupenda!' (depending on what you're referencing) as a quick way to agree or express approval, similar to saying 'Great!' or 'Fantastic!' in English.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estupendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'estupendo'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'estupendo' with both 'ser' and 'estar'?
Yes. You can use it with 'ser' (for permanent qualities, e.g., 'El libro es estupendo' - The book is excellent) and with 'estar' (for a current state or feeling, e.g., 'Estás estupenda hoy' - You look marvelous today).
Is 'estupendo' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, 'estupendo' is understood everywhere and is very commonly used in Spain. While other words like 'chévere' (in the Caribbean/Andes) or 'genial' are also popular, 'estupendo' is always a safe and natural choice.