Spanish Conversation · Level 84
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Spanish word
esplendoroso
Pronunciation
IPA/esplendoˈɾoso/
Meaning
- adjectivesplendid
Example
La ciudad está esplendorosa por la noche.
The city is splendid at night.
More examples
Ella siempre luce esplendorosa en las celebraciones.
She always looks splendid at celebrations.
Core concept
An ornate palace façade bathed in golden light.
Common phrases
verse esplendoroso
look splendid
mostrarse esplendoroso
appear splendid
Similar words
espléndido: Exudes admirable, praiseworthy quality with a neat, impressive presentation.
magnífico: Offers majestic presence and superior quality that produces a sense of wonder.
hermoso: Projects simple visual beauty that is pleasing, harmonious, and attractive.
brillante: Shines with intense light or vivid color that makes an object visually striking.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa impresión por su grandeza y brillo, propio de escenas solemnes o lujosas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin splendor via Spanish noun esplendor, with suffix -oso that makes adjectives meaning 'full of', so it denotes something full of brilliance and grandeur.
Usage tips
- Use it when emphasizing visual magnificence; note that speakers often prefer espléndido or magnífico in everyday speech, while esplendoroso appears in literary or descriptive contexts.
Other meanings
- glitteringadjective
Opposites
- discretounobtrusiveadjective
- apagadosubduedadjective