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fabulosa

fa-boo-LO-sah

fabulous?to describe a person, idea, or situation

Also:wonderful?general praise,incredible?to express surprise or delight,legendary?referring to things from myths or stories

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the word to the subject

Since this word ends in '-a', it is used to describe feminine nouns (like 'mujer', 'casa', or 'idea'). If you describe something masculine, you'll need the version ending in '-o'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Watch the gender

Mistake: "El libro es fabulosa."

Correction: Because 'libro' is a masculine word, you would use 'fabuloso'. Use 'fabulosa' for feminine words like 'la película' (the movie).

⭐ Usage Tips

Adding emphasis

You can say '¡Qué fabulosa!' on its own to react to good news or a great outfit!

✏️ 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

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.