Spanish word

fantástico

Pronunciation

IPA/fanˈtastiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivewonderful

Example

La vista desde la montaña es fantástica.

The view from the mountain is wonderful.

Illustration for fantástico (wonderful)

More examples

¡Qué fantástico encontrar un buen café cerca de casa!

How wonderful to find a good café near home!

Core concept

A breathtaking mountain vista.

Common phrases

  • qué fantástico

    how wonderful

  • un fantástico plan

    a wonderful plan

  • algo fantástico

    something wonderful

Similar words

genial: Feels pleasantly good in everyday situations, giving a warm, casual approval.
estupendo: Leaves a strong sense of satisfaction after an excellent result or performance.
maravilloso: Arouses deep admiration through beauty that moves the heart profoundly.
magnífico: Impresses with grand scale or lavish appearance, creating a striking effect.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo causa entusiasmo o admiración por ser muy bueno, bello o impresionante.

Word origin

Derives from Latin fantasticus, ultimately from Greek phantastikos meaning 'capable of representing or making visible', and the sense shifts toward 'impressive'.

Usage tips

  • In expressions of emotion, 'es fantástico que' is followed by the subjunctive to express wonder.

Other meanings

  • amazingadjective
  • lovelyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • fantásticamentewonderfullyadverb

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