fabulosa

fa-boo-LO-sah/fa.βu.ˈlo.sa/

“fabulosa” means “fabulous” in Spanish (to describe a person, idea, or situation).

fabulous

Also: wonderful, incredible, legendary

AdjectivefA1

A person wearing a vibrant, sparkling cape standing on a stage under a bright spotlight, looking joyful and confident.

📝 In Action

Ella es una mujer fabulosa.

She is a fabulous woman.

Tengo una idea fabulosa para la fiesta.

I have a fabulous idea for the party.

La vista desde la montaña era fabulosa.

The view from the mountain was wonderful.

Word Connections

Synonyms

estupenda (great/stupendous)
increíble (incredible)
maravillosa (marvelous)

Antonyms

horrible (horrible)
espantosa (frightful/awful)

Common Collocations

idea fabulosa – fabulous idea
noticia fabulosa – fabulous news
persona fabulosa – fabulous person

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fabulosa" in Spanish:

incredible→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fabulosa

Question 1 of 1

Which of these can you describe as 'fabulosa'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

fábula(fable/story) — Noun

fabulosamente(fabulously) — Adverb

fabuloso(fabulous (masculine)) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

mariposa rosa preciosa

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'fabulosus', which originally meant 'celebrated in fables' or 'full of stories.' Over time, it shifted from meaning 'like a myth' to meaning 'wonderful' or 'incredible.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: fabulousFrench: fabuleuseItalian: favolosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'fabulosa' for a man?

No, you would use 'fabuloso' for a man. Use 'fabulosa' for women or feminine objects.

Is 'fabulosa' more formal than 'genial'?

It feels a bit more enthusiastic and slightly more elegant than 'genial', but it is perfectly fine for both casual and formal settings.