Spanish Conversation · Level 181
15 words
Spanish word
espléndido
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈplendiðo/
Meaning
- adjectivewonderful
Example
La película fue espléndida.
The movie was wonderful.
More examples
Tuvimos un día espléndido en la playa.
We had a wonderful day at the beach.
Core concept
A richly decorated ballroom shining with gilded detail.
Common phrases
un día espléndido
a wonderful day
regalo espléndido
a luxurious gift
éxito espléndido
a splendid success
Similar words
estupendo: Extremely good and impressive, producing strong delight.
magnífico: Grand in scale or execution, leaving a powerful, memorable impression.
maravilloso: Eliciting surprise and admiration when seen or experienced.
excelente: Of very high quality or ability, clearly outstanding in performance.
Definition in Spanish
Que es magnífico o admirable por su belleza, calidad o lujo.
Word origin
From Latin splendidus 'shining' (from splendere 'to shine'), whose literal brightness came to describe things magnificent, beautiful, or luxurious.
Usage tips
- Used for grand or luxurious praise and can sound formal in everyday conversation, so speakers commonly use estupendo or genial for more casual compliments.