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How to Say "high-quality" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “high-quality” is “fino” — use 'fino' when describing something that is refined, elegant, or made with expensive materials, often referring to taste, manners, or the quality of an object..

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fino

/fee-noh//ˈfino/

adjectiveB1formal
Use 'fino' when describing something that is refined, elegant, or made with expensive materials, often referring to taste, manners, or the quality of an object.
A sophisticated porcelain teacup with a delicate floral pattern on a saucer.

Examples

Este vino es de una calidad muy fina.

This wine is of a very fine quality.

Es una persona de modales muy finos.

He is a person of very refined manners.

Esta es una joya de oro fino.

This is a piece of jewelry made of fine gold.

Describing Quality

When 'fino' comes after a noun, it usually emphasizes the high quality or purity of the material.

logrado

loh-GRAH-doh/loˈɣɾaðo/

adjectiveB1
Use 'logrado' to describe a result, achievement, or creation that is successful, well-executed, or has turned out very well.
A small, cheerful cartoon figure standing victoriously on the top of a brightly colored hill, raising both arms in the air.

Examples

Fue un concierto muy logrado.

It was a very successful concert.

Su última película fue un trabajo muy logrado.

His latest film was a very successful piece of work.

Es un empresario joven y muy logrado.

He is a young and very accomplished businessman.

La foto de la portada está muy lograda, tiene una luz perfecta.

The cover photo is very well-executed; it has perfect lighting.

Agreement is Key

Like all Spanish adjectives, 'logrado' must change its ending to match the gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) of the noun it describes: lograda, logrados, logradas.

Using it with Ser vs. Estar

Mistake: “La pintura está lograda.”

Correction: La pintura es lograda. (It is a successful work). 'Logrado' usually describes a stable quality or the nature of the achievement, so it commonly uses *ser*.

Fino vs. Logrado

Learners often confuse 'fino' and 'logrado' because both can imply a positive quality. Remember that 'fino' relates more to inherent refinement or material quality, while 'logrado' specifically refers to the success of a completed action or creation.

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