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How to Say "amazing" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “amazing” is “increíble” — use this for something that is very impressive or hard to believe, often referring to experiences or sights..

increíbleA2

Use this for something that is very impressive or hard to believe, often referring to experiences or sights.

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fantásticaA1

This word is great for describing something that is wonderful, exciting, or exceptionally good, especially events or performances.

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maravilloso🔊A2

Use this to express deep admiration or delight, often for pleasant experiences or beautiful things.

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asombroso🔊B1

This is suitable for something that is highly impressive and causes surprise or wonder, often a striking sight or achievement.

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extraordinario🔊A2

Choose this for something that is beyond the ordinary, exceptionally good, or remarkable, often used for achievements or qualities.

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fabuloso🔊A2

This adjective is perfect for describing a great success, a wonderful experience, or something that is exceptionally pleasing.

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sorprendente🔊B1

Use this when the primary aspect you want to convey is the surprising nature of something impressive.

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mágicoB1

This word implies something is enchantingly good or creates a special, almost magical atmosphere or feeling.

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tremendo🔊C1

This is used informally to express strong admiration, often for a talent, skill, or impressive quality.

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bomba🔊C1

Used as an exclamation, this slang term describes something or someone as exceptionally good, exciting, or impressive.

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pedazo🔊C1

This informal intensifier emphasizes the exceptional quality or magnitude of something positive, like an event or object.

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mortales🔊C1

This is a slang term used regionally to describe something as extremely intense, which can be overwhelmingly good or, ironically, overwhelmingly bad/difficult.

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increíble

adjectiveA2general
Use this for something that is very impressive or hard to believe, often referring to experiences or sights.

Examples

La vista desde la montaña es increíble.

The view from the mountain is incredible.

fantástica

adjectiveA1general
This word is great for describing something that is wonderful, exciting, or exceptionally good, especially events or performances.

Examples

La película fue fantástica; me encantó el final.

The movie was fantastic; I loved the ending.

maravilloso

/mah-rah-bee-YO-so//maɾaβiˈʎoso/

adjectiveA2general
Use this to express deep admiration or delight, often for pleasant experiences or beautiful things.
A small child stands on a green hill and looks up in amazement at a huge, perfectly formed, colorful rainbow filling the sky. The scene evokes a sense of wonder.

Examples

El viaje a la costa fue maravilloso.

The trip to the coast was wonderful.

Tienes un talento maravilloso para la música.

You have a marvelous talent for music.

La vista desde la montaña es maravillosa.

The view from the mountain is gorgeous.

Making it Match: Gender and Number

This word changes its ending to match the person or thing it's describing. Think of it like a chameleon! Use 'maravilloso' for masculine things and 'maravillosa' for feminine things. If you're talking about more than one, add an 's': 'maravillosos' or 'maravillosas'.

Using 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'

Use 'ser maravilloso' for something that is always wonderful (its basic quality). For example, 'El arte es maravilloso' (Art is wonderful). Use 'estar maravilloso' for something that is wonderful right now (its current condition). For example, 'La cena está maravillosa' (The dinner is wonderful).

Forgetting to Change the Ending

Mistake: “La película es maravilloso.”

Correction: La película es maravillosa. Because 'película' (movie) is a feminine word, the ending of 'maravilloso' needs to change to '-a' to match it.

asombroso

ah-som-BROH-soh/a.somˈbɾo.so/

adjectiveB1general
This is suitable for something that is highly impressive and causes surprise or wonder, often a striking sight or achievement.
A small child standing on a green hill, looking up in awe and surprise at a gigantic, vibrant rainbow arcing across the bright blue sky.

Examples

La vista desde la montaña es realmente asombrosa.

The view from the mountain is truly amazing.

Obtuvieron resultados asombrosos en el experimento.

They obtained astonishing results in the experiment.

El mago hizo trucos asombrosos que nadie pudo entender.

The magician did amazing tricks that nobody could understand.

Adjective Agreement

Since 'asombroso' is an adjective, its ending must change to match the thing it describes. Use -o for masculine singular (el libro asombroso), -a for feminine singular (la historia asombrosa), -os for masculine plural, and -as for feminine plural.

Forgetting Gender Change

Mistake: “La vista es asombroso.”

Correction: La vista es asombrosa. Remember 'vista' is feminine, so the adjective must end in -a.

extraordinario

/eks-trah-or-dih-NAH-ree-oh//ekstɾaoɾðiˈnaɾjo/

adjectiveA2general
Choose this for something that is beyond the ordinary, exceptionally good, or remarkable, often used for achievements or qualities.
A small, brightly colored bird standing on a wooden easel, holding a tiny paintbrush in its beak, carefully adding a final touch to a miniature, detailed landscape painting.

Examples

La cocinera preparó un postre extraordinario para la cena.

The cook prepared an extraordinary dessert for the dinner.

Tienes una habilidad extraordinaria para resolver problemas difíciles.

You have an amazing ability to solve difficult problems.

Fue un concierto extraordinario; aplaudimos durante diez minutos.

It was a wonderful concert; we applauded for ten minutes.

Adjective Agreement

Like most Spanish adjectives, 'extraordinario' must change its ending to match the noun it describes: 'extraordinario' (m. sing.), 'extraordinaria' (f. sing.), 'extraordinarios' (m. plural), and 'extraordinarias' (f. plural).

fabuloso

fah-boo-LOH-soh/fa.βuˈlo.so/

adjectiveA2general
This adjective is perfect for describing a great success, a wonderful experience, or something that is exceptionally pleasing.
A happy child jumping enthusiastically next to an open treasure chest filled with sparkling gold coins and gems, showing great delight.

Examples

El concierto de anoche fue absolutamente fabuloso.

Last night's concert was absolutely fabulous.

Tienes una casa fabulosa, me encanta la decoración.

You have a fantastic house; I love the decoration.

Ella hizo un trabajo fabuloso en la presentación.

She did an amazing job on the presentation.

Adjective Agreement

Since 'fabuloso' is a describing word, its ending must match the gender and number of the thing it describes. Use -a for feminine words (una idea fabulosa) and -os/-as for plural words (los resultados fabulosos).

Forgetting Gender

Mistake: “La fiesta fue fabuloso.”

Correction: La fiesta fue fabulosa. (Because 'fiesta' is feminine, the adjective must end in -a.)

sorprendente

/sor-pren-DEN-teh//soɾ.pɾenˈden.te/

adjectiveB1general
Use this when the primary aspect you want to convey is the surprising nature of something impressive.
A simple storybook illustration of a small, round creature with wide, astonished eyes and an open mouth, clearly showing a reaction of extreme surprise or shock.

Examples

El regalo de mi abuela fue una sorpresa realmente sorprendente.

My grandmother's gift was a truly surprising surprise.

Los resultados del experimento fueron sorprendentes; nadie los esperaba.

The results of the experiment were surprising; nobody expected them.

Su capacidad para resolver problemas complejos es absolutamente sorprendente.

Her ability to solve complex problems is absolutely astonishing.

Always Stays the Same

Since this adjective ends in '-e', it describes both masculine and feminine nouns without changing form. You only need to change it for plural: 'sorprendentes'.

Causing Surprise vs. Feeling Surprise

Mistake: “Using 'estoy sorprendente' (I am surprising) when you mean 'I feel surprised'.”

Correction: Use 'Estoy sorprendido/a' when you feel the emotion. Use 'sorprendente' only when the thing itself *causes* the surprise.

mágico

adjectiveB1general
This word implies something is enchantingly good or creates a special, almost magical atmosphere or feeling.

Examples

Pasamos una noche mágica bajo las estrellas.

We spent a magical night under the stars.

tremendo

treh-MEN-doh/tɾeˈmen.do/

adjectiveC1informal
This is used informally to express strong admiration, often for a talent, skill, or impressive quality.
A single, bright yellow star sparkling intensely and radiating light, surrounded by colorful celebratory confetti, representing something fantastic.

Examples

¡Qué tremenda voz tiene esa cantante!

What an amazing voice that singer has!

La cena que preparaste estaba tremenda.

The dinner you prepared was fantastic.

Positive Intensifier

In informal speech, 'tremendo' loses its original meaning of 'fearsome' and simply becomes a powerful way to say 'very good' or 'excellent.' Context determines if it's positive or negative.

Overusing in Formal Contexts

Mistake: “Usando 'tremendo' para describir un logro científico en una tesis.”

Correction: Use 'notable' or 'significativo' instead. 'Tremendo' is too casual for formal academic writing.

bomba

BO-mbah (stress on the first syllable)/ˈbom.ba/

nounC1slang
Used as an exclamation, this slang term describes something or someone as exceptionally good, exciting, or impressive.
Colorful confetti falling over dancing people at a vibrant party under string lights.

Examples

¡Esa canción es una bomba! No puedo dejar de bailarla.

That song is amazing (a blast)! I can't stop dancing to it.

La fiesta de cumpleaños fue una bomba, había mucha gente y música genial.

The birthday party was a blast; there were lots of people and great music.

Using 'Ser'

When 'bomba' means 'a blast' or 'amazing', it is always used with the verb 'ser' (to be) to describe the quality of a thing or event.

pedazo

peh-DAH-thoh (Spain) / peh-DAH-soh (Latin America)/peˈðaθo/

nounC1informal
This informal intensifier emphasizes the exceptional quality or magnitude of something positive, like an event or object.
An extremely tall, elaborately decorated layer cake covered in vibrant frosting, edible gold accents, and sparkling decorations, emphasizing its magnificence.

Examples

¡Qué pedazo de concierto! Fue la mejor noche de mi vida.

What an amazing concert! It was the best night of my life.

Es un pedazo de mentiroso, nunca le creas nada.

He is a complete liar, never believe him.

Su nuevo teléfono es un pedazo de máquina.

His new phone is an absolute machine (a great piece of technology).

Intensifier Placement

In this meaning, 'pedazo de...' acts like an adjective but always precedes the noun it modifies, emphasizing the quality (good or bad).

Literal Translation

Mistake: “Translating 'pedazo de idiota' as 'piece of idiot'.”

Correction: The meaning is figurative; translate it as 'complete idiot' or 'total idiot'. It intensifies the following word.

mortales

/mor-TAH-lehs//moɾˈtales/

adjectiveC1slang
This is a slang term used regionally to describe something as extremely intense, which can be overwhelmingly good or, ironically, overwhelmingly bad/difficult.
A tired hiker sitting on a rock with a backpack, wiping sweat from their forehead.

Examples

Estas clases de matemáticas son mortales.

These math classes are killing me (extremely boring/hard).

Después de correr tanto, tengo unas agujetas mortales.

After running so much, I have some killer muscle aches.

Adjective vs. Noun Usage

Learners often confuse the informal noun intensifiers like 'bomba' and 'pedazo' with descriptive adjectives. Remember that 'bomba' and 'pedazo' are used as exclamations to describe something as 'awesome' or 'a blast', not as direct adjectives modifying a noun like 'increíble' or 'fantástica'.

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