Spanish Conversation · Level 31
90 words
Spanish word
estupendo
Pronunciation
IPA/estuˈpendo/
Meaning
- adjectivewonderful
Example
¡Qué estupendo!
How wonderful!
More examples
Hace un día estupendo para pasear.
It's a wonderful day for a walk.
Core concept
A striking source of admiration and pleasure.
Common phrases
día estupendo
wonderful day
trabajo estupendo
wonderful job
plan estupendo
wonderful plan
Similar words
genial: Radiates easy friendliness and a pleasant, approachable charm.
increíble: Feels so astonishing that it challenges belief.
fantástico: Conjures thrilling, vividly imaginative delight beyond the usual.
maravilloso: Evokes profound admiration through beautiful, emotionally moving detail.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa gran admiración o placer; muy bueno o excelente.
Word origin
From Latin stupendus 'worthy of astonishment', borrowed into Spanish via Italian stupendo and ultimately from the root stupēre meaning 'to be amazed'.
Usage tips
- Often used alone as the exclamation '¡Estupendo!' to show enthusiasm, but tone and context can make it sound ironic.