Spanish word

fabuloso

Pronunciation

IPA/faβuˈloso/

Meaning

  • adjectivewonderful

Example

¡Qué fabuloso día para pasear!

What a wonderful day for a walk!

Illustration for fabuloso (wonderful)

More examples

Compró un regalo fabuloso para su amigo.

He bought a wonderful gift for his friend.

Core concept

A surprising, delightful quality that catches attention.

Common phrases

  • plan fabuloso

    wonderful plan

  • momento fabuloso

    wonderful moment

  • regalo fabuloso

    wonderful gift

Similar words

maravilloso: Warmly wonderful, evoking heartfelt joy and genuine admiration.
fantástico: Dreamlike and fantastical, giving the impression of otherworldly wonder.
estupendo: Remarkably good and satisfying, exceeding expectations with ease.
increíble: Astonishing to the point of disbelief, creating a powerful sense of surprise.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para describir personas, acciones o cosas que impresionan por su belleza, calidad o carácter sorprendente.

Word origin

From Latin fabula 'story' plus -osus, metaphorically describing something so notable it could belong in a tale.

Usage tips

  • Comparable to English 'fabulous' yet in Spanish it often serves as an ordinary intensifier meaning 'very good' without the theatrical force English speakers expect.

Other meanings

  • lovelyadjective
  • amazingadjective
  • astonishingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • fabulosamentewonderfullyadverb

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