Spanish Conversation · Level 96
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Spanish word
celestial
Pronunciation
IPA/θelesˈtjal/
Meaning
- adjectiveheavenly
Example
La comida de mi abuela era celestial.
My grandmother's food was heavenly.
More examples
Probé ese pastel y su sabor celestial me sorprendió.
I tried that cake and its heavenly taste surprised me.
Core concept
A shining, otherworldly light beyond the clouds.
Common phrases
sabor celestial
heavenly taste
comida celestial
heavenly food
Similar words
maravilloso: Cheerful splendor and uplifting warmth inspire admiration and heartfelt joy.
divino: Overwhelmingly sublime beauty carries a sacred, reverent sense of wonder.
angelical: Pure, gentle innocence and tender kindness give a soft, comforting presence.
celeste: A soft, pale blue closely matches the clear color of the daytime sky.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece al cielo o al mundo divino; relativo a lo celeste y a lo sagrado, o que resulta muy bello y elevado.
Word origin
From Latin caelestis, ultimately from caelum 'sky', with the sense 'pertaining to the heavens' preserved in Spanish.
Usage tips
- In casual speech speakers often prefer maravilloso or increíble for 'very beautiful', reserving celestial for poetic, literary, or religious contexts.
Other meanings
- divineadjective
Opposites
- terrestreearthlyadjective