Spanish Conversation · Level 147
30 words
Spanish word
fenomenal
Pronunciation
IPA/fenomeˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectivefantastic
Example
¡Tu idea es fenomenal!
Your idea is fantastic!
More examples
Ese vestido te queda fenomenal.
That dress suits you perfectly.
Core concept
A strikingly impressive thing.
Common phrases
quedar fenomenal
suit perfectly
estar fenomenal
be in great form
una fenomenal noticia
a brilliant piece of news
Similar words
fantástico: Marvelously beyond expectation, evoking a sense of awe.
increíble: Astonishingly hard to believe.
maravilloso: Deeply lovely and touching, leaving a lasting warm impression.
impresionante: Powerfully striking and attention-grabbing, producing an immediate impression.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para decir que algo es excepcionalmente bueno o sorprendente.
Word origin
From the noun fenómeno ('phenomenon') plus the adjectival suffix -al, literally 'having the quality of a phenomenon'.
Usage tips
- Used widely in everyday speech as enthusiastic praise, with tone and context indicating whether the speaker is sincere or exaggerating.
Other meanings
- astonishingadjective
Opposites
- malobadadjective
- insignificanteinsignificantadjective
Related words
- fenomenalmentefantasticallyadverb