English–Spanish

“phenomenon” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/feˈnomeno/

Example

¿Has visto ese fenómeno en el cielo?

Have you seen that phenomenon in the sky?

Illustration for fenómeno (phenomenon)

How to say “phenomenon” in Spanish

“Phenomenon” in Spanish is fenómeno.

An observable fact or event noteworthy enough to study or, figuratively, an extraordinary person.

Full entry for fenómeno: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fenómeno

Su éxito en las redes sociales es un fenómeno social.

His success on social media is a social phenomenon.

Tips for using fenómeno

  • In scientific contexts it names a studied occurrence, while in everyday speech it can compliment someone as extraordinary, so register and tone determine the intended meaning.

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