fabuloso
“fabuloso” means “fabulous” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fabulous, fantastic
Also: wonderful, amazing
📝 In Action
El concierto de anoche fue absolutamente fabuloso.
B1Last night's concert was absolutely fabulous.
Tienes una casa fabulosa, me encanta la decoración.
A2You have a fantastic house; I love the decoration.
Ella hizo un trabajo fabuloso en la presentación.
B1She did an amazing job on the presentation.
legendary, fabled
Also: mythical
📝 In Action
La historia del dragón fabuloso se ha contado por siglos.
C1The story of the legendary dragon has been told for centuries.
Los orígenes fabulosos de la ciudad son difíciles de verificar.
C2The mythical origins of the city are difficult to verify.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "fabuloso" in Spanish:
amazing→fabled→fabulous→fantastic→legendary→mythical→wonderful→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: fabuloso
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'fabuloso' in its LESS common, literary meaning?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'fabulōsus,' which meant 'pertaining to a story or fable.' This link explains its two meanings: something so good it's like a story (modern use) or something that actually comes from a story (literary use).
First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'fabuloso' stronger than 'bueno' (good)?
Yes, absolutely. 'Bueno' is basic and general, meaning 'good.' 'Fabuloso' is much stronger; it means 'fantastic,' 'amazing,' or 'excellent.' It carries a strong positive emotional charge.
Can I use 'fabuloso' to describe a person?
Yes, you can! You might say 'Eres una persona fabulosa' (You are a fabulous person) to compliment someone's character or appearance.