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How to Say "stunning" in Spanish

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impresionante

im-preh-sioh-NAHN-tehimpɾesjoˈnante

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Use this word when something is visually striking or remarkable, often evoking a sense of awe or wonder, like a grand landscape or a powerful performance.
A small, wide-eyed squirrel stands at the base of a massive, brightly colored sunflower that towers high above it, illustrating a feeling of awe and admiration.

Examples

La vista desde el mirador es absolutamente impresionante.

The view from the viewpoint is absolutely breathtaking.

Tu habilidad para hablar tres idiomas es impresionante.

Your ability to speak three languages is impressive.

Compramos un televisor con una calidad de imagen impresionante.

We bought a television with stunning image quality.

Gender is Easy!

This adjective is special because it stays 'impresionante' whether you are describing a masculine noun (el coche impresionante) or a feminine noun (la casa impresionante). It does not change gender.

Making it Plural

To describe more than one thing, simply add '-s' to the end: 'impresionante' becomes 'impresionantes'. Example: 'Los efectos especiales son impresionantes'.

Forgetting the Plural

Mistake: “Las montañas eran impresionante.”

Correction: Las montañas eran impresionantes. (Because 'montañas' is plural, the adjective must also be plural.)

alucinante

ah-loo-see-NAHN-tehalusiˈnante

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Choose this adjective when something is visually impressive and almost unbelievable, often implying a sense of amazement or disbelief, like a spectacular natural phenomenon.
A child looking up in wonder at a giant, glowing, colorful jellyfish floating in the air.

Examples

¡Vimos un atardecer alucinante en la playa!

We saw an amazing sunset at the beach!

Es alucinante que ese niño hable cinco idiomas.

It's mind-blowing that that child speaks five languages.

La tecnología de este coche es simplemente alucinante.

The technology in this car is simply incredible.

One word for everyone

This adjective ends in 'e', which means it stays the same whether you are describing a masculine noun (el libro) or a feminine noun (la casa). No need to change the ending!

Using it with 'ser' vs 'estar'

Use 'ser' to describe a quality (The movie is amazing: La película es alucinante). Use 'estar' if you are describing a state or a surprising appearance (You look amazing today: Estás alucinante hoy).

Don't change the 'e' to 'a'

Mistake: “La vista es alucinanta.”

Correction: La vista es alucinante. Adjectives ending in 'e' don't change to match feminine nouns.

bellísimo

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Use this word when something is extremely beautiful, to the point where it takes your breath away, emphasizing sheer aesthetic appeal and loveliness.

Examples

El amanecer en la costa es bellísimo.

The sunrise on the coast is extremely beautiful.

Impresionante vs. Alucinante

Learners often confuse 'impresionante' and 'alucinante'. While both mean 'stunning' or 'impressive', 'impresionante' is more about being striking and remarkable, whereas 'alucinante' implies a sense of being unbelievable or mind-blowing.

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