How to Say "terrific" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “terrific” is “formidable” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
expressing high quality or enjoyment
Examples
¡Qué noticia más formidable!
What wonderful news!
Pasamos un día formidable en la playa.
We had a terrific day at the beach.
Eres un cocinero formidable.
You are a great cook.
One word for everyone
This word doesn't change for boys or girls! Whether you describe 'un hombre' or 'una mujer,' it is always 'formidable.'
Not always scary
Mistake: “Using it only for scary things because it looks like the English word 'formidable'.”
Correction: In Spanish, it is much more common to use it as a compliment to mean 'great' or 'wonderful'.
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