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How to Say "remarkable" in Spanish

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notable

noh-TAH-blehnoˈtaβle

adjectiveB1general
Use 'notable' when referring to something that is worthy of attention or easily noticed due to its significance or quality.
A single bright yellow sunflower standing much taller than a field of small white daisies.

Examples

Hubo una mejoría notable en sus notas este trimestre.

There was a remarkable improvement in his grades this term.

La diferencia de precio es notable.

The difference in price is noticeable.

One Form for All

This word ends in -e, which means it stays the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine person or thing. You say 'un cambio notable' and 'una mejoría notable'.

extraordinaria

eks-tra-or-di-NAH-ree-ahekstraorðiˈnaɾja

adjectiveA2general
Choose 'extraordinaria' when describing something as exceptionally good, special, or beyond the ordinary in a positive way.
A vast field of small red flowers with a single, massive, brilliant blue flower towering above them, illustrating something exceptional.

Examples

La chef preparó una paella extraordinaria.

The chef prepared an extraordinary paella.

Tu dedicación a este proyecto es realmente extraordinaria.

Your dedication to this project is truly outstanding.

¡Qué voz tan extraordinaria tiene esa cantante!

What an incredible voice that singer has!

Agreement with Nouns

Since 'extraordinaria' ends in '-a', it is used to describe feminine singular nouns, like 'casa' (house) or 'idea' (idea).

Positioning

This adjective usually goes after the noun (La cena fue extraordinaria), but placing it before (una extraordinaria cena) emphasizes the quality even more.

Mixing Genders

Mistake: “El trabajo fue extraordinaria.”

Correction: El trabajo fue extraordinario. Remember to match the '-o' for masculine nouns like 'trabajo'.

llamativo

ya-ma-TEE-boʎamaˈtiβo

adjectiveB2general
Use 'llamativo' when something is striking or unusually interesting, often drawing attention due to its surprising nature.
A single giant sunflower towering high above a field of tiny white daisies.

Examples

Es llamativo que todavía no hayan contestado.

It is striking that they haven't answered yet.

Hubo un descenso llamativo en las ventas este mes.

There was a remarkable drop in sales this month.

Using it with 'Es'

When you say 'It is striking that...', use the phrase 'Es llamativo que...'. Because this expresses an opinion or observation about a fact, the verb that follows usually stays in the normal 'indicative' form unless you are expressing doubt.

Choosing between 'notable' and 'extraordinaria'

Learners often confuse 'notable' and 'extraordinaria'. Remember that 'notable' implies something worthy of notice or attention, while 'extraordinaria' suggests something exceptionally good or beyond the usual.

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