Spanish Conversation · Level 128
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Spanish word
épico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈepiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveepic
Example
El concierto fue épico.
The concert was epic.
More examples
Ver ese paisaje al amanecer fue un momento épico.
Seeing that landscape at dawn was an epic moment.
Core concept
A grand, larger-than-life moment of heroism or memorable spectacle.
Common phrases
hazaña épica
epic achievement
película épica
epic film
momento épico
epic moment
Similar words
impresionante: Strikes with intense feeling or wonder that resonates emotionally.
espectacular: Features bold, spectacular visuals that grab attention instantly.
memorable: Registers in memory as a notably unforgettable moment.
grandioso: Imposes a sense of great size and formal magnificence.
Definition in Spanish
Que recuerda a acciones o acontecimientos propios de una epopeya, mostrando heroísmo, grandeza o carácter memorable.
Word origin
From Greek ἐπικός, ultimately from ἔπος meaning 'story' or 'poem', and via Latin epicus into Spanish, the word retains a sense of heroic or monumental scale.
Usage tips
- Frequently used colloquially as exaggerated praise for an impressive event rather than to name an actual epic work.
Other meanings
- heroicadjective
Opposites
- banalbanaladjective
- mundanomundaneadjective
Related words
- épicaepic poetrynoun
- épicamenteepicallyadverb