sensacional
/sen-sah-syoh-NAHL/
sensational
A gold trophy represents something truly sensacional and excellent.
sensacional(adjective)
sensational
?describing something excellent
,fantastic
?wonderful or great
awesome
?informal praise
,extraordinary
?out of the ordinary
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This word doesn't change for gender. Use 'sensacional' for both masculine and feminine things (e.g., 'un libro sensacional' and 'una película sensacional').
Plural Form
To make it plural, just add '-es' to the end: 'sensacionales'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender confusion
Mistake: "una fiesta sensacionala"
Correction: una fiesta sensacional
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this word when you want to sound more enthusiastic than just saying 'bueno' (good) or 'bien' (well).
A startling and sensacional discovery that causes great shock.
📝 In Action
El periódico publicó un titular sensacional sobre el descubrimiento.
B2The newspaper published a startling headline about the discovery.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Matters
In a news context, this can sometimes imply something is a bit exaggerated to get attention, similar to 'sensationalist'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sensacional
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How do you say 'sensational parties' in Spanish?
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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.