sensacional
“sensacional” means “sensational” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sensational, fantastic
Also: awesome, extraordinary
📝 In Action
¡La comida en este restaurante es sensacional!
A1The food at this restaurant is sensational!
Tengo una noticia sensacional que contarte.
A2I have some fantastic news to tell you.
Fue un concierto sensacional; todos bailamos mucho.
B1It was a sensational concert; we all danced a lot.
startling
Also: striking
📝 In Action
El periódico publicó un titular sensacional sobre el descubrimiento.
B2The newspaper published a startling headline about the discovery.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "sensacional" in Spanish:
awesome→extraordinary→fantastic→sensational→startling→striking→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sensacional
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How do you say 'sensational parties' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'sensus' (sense/feeling). It originally described things that were felt strongly by the senses.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'sensacional' mean the same thing as 'sensacionalista'?
Not exactly. 'Sensacional' is usually positive (like 'awesome'), while 'sensacionalista' describes media that uses shock value or exaggeration to sell stories (like 'tabloid style').
Is it a 'false friend' with English?
Mostly no! It translates very well to 'sensational.' Just remember that in Spanish, it's a very common way to say something is 'great' in everyday conversation.