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extraordinaria

/eks-tra-or-di-NAH-ree-ah/

extraordinary

A vast field of small red flowers with a single, massive, brilliant blue flower towering above them, illustrating something exceptional.

This extraordinary blue flower stands out from the rest, illustrating the meaning 'exceptional' or 'remarkable'.

extraordinaria(adjective)

fA2

extraordinary

?

exceptional, remarkable

,

amazing

?

impressive quality

Also:

outstanding

?

very good

,

remarkable

?

worth noticing

📝 In Action

La chef preparó una paella extraordinaria.

A2

The chef prepared an extraordinary paella.

Tu dedicación a este proyecto es realmente extraordinaria.

B1

Your dedication to this project is truly outstanding.

¡Qué voz tan extraordinaria tiene esa cantante!

A2

What an incredible voice that singer has!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • increíble (incredible)
  • fantástica (fantastic)
  • maravillosa (marvelous)

Antonyms

  • ordinaria (ordinary)
  • normal (normal)

Common Collocations

  • una mujer extraordinaria – an extraordinary woman
  • fuerza extraordinaria – extraordinary strength

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement with Nouns

Since 'extraordinaria' ends in '-a', it is used to describe feminine singular nouns, like 'casa' (house) or 'idea' (idea).

Positioning

This adjective usually goes after the noun (La cena fue extraordinaria), but placing it before (una extraordinaria cena) emphasizes the quality even more.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Genders

Mistake: "El trabajo fue extraordinaria."

Correction: El trabajo fue extraordinario. Remember to match the '-o' for masculine nouns like 'trabajo'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Superlative Use

This word is already very strong. To make it even stronger, you can add words like 'realmente' (really) or 'totalmente' (totally) before it.

A straight, gray road representing a routine path. Branching off the main road is a short, winding, brightly colored side path leading to a single, small, highly decorated party tent, symbolizing an event outside the normal schedule.

A detour from the usual route represents something 'special' or 'out of the ordinary schedule'.

extraordinaria(adjective)

fB2

special

?

out of the ordinary schedule

,

supplementary

?

additional or extra

Also:

emergency

?

used for immediate or unplanned events

📝 In Action

El director convocó una reunión extraordinaria para discutir la crisis.

B2

The director called a special meeting to discuss the crisis.

La empresa pagará una bonificación extraordinaria este mes.

C1

The company will pay a supplementary bonus this month.

Necesitamos una fuente de financiación extraordinaria.

C1

We need an extraordinary source of funding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • adicional (additional)
  • urgente (urgent)

Antonyms

  • rutinaria (routine)
  • regular (regular)

Common Collocations

  • sesión extraordinaria – special session
  • junta extraordinaria – special board meeting

💡 Grammar Points

Formal Context

In this sense, 'extraordinaria' refers to things that happen outside the usual schedule, such as 'elecciones extraordinarias' (snap elections).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: extraordinaria

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'extraordinaria' to mean 'special' or 'out of schedule' (Definition 2)?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

extraordinario(extraordinary (masculine)) - adjective
extraordinariamente(extraordinarily) - adverb
ordinario(ordinary) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when to use 'extraordinaria' versus 'extraordinario'?

'Extraordinaria' is the feminine form. You must use it when describing a feminine noun (like 'la comida' or 'la fuerza'). If the noun is masculine (like 'el día' or 'el trabajo'), you must use 'extraordinario'.

Is 'extraordinaria' stronger than 'muy buena' (very good)?

Yes, absolutely. 'Extraordinaria' implies something is truly exceptional, far beyond 'very good.' It suggests a level of quality that is rare or remarkable.