Spanish Conversation · Level 126
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Spanish word
fregón
Pronunciation
IPA/fɾeˈɣon/
Meaning
- adjectiveawesome
Example
Ese jugador es fregón.
That player is awesome.
More examples
¡Qué fregón eres tocando la guitarra!
How awesome you are at playing the guitar!
Core concept
An informal compliment for someone notably talented or for something striking.
Common phrases
jugador fregón
awesome player
estar fregón
be awesome
Similar words
genial: Warm approval of conspicuous talent or unusually strong work.
increíble: Amazingly great in a way that provokes disbelief.
fantástico: Delightfully very good and surprisingly impressive.
excelente: Marked by outstanding quality and superior capability.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para elogiar la habilidad de alguien o para decir que algo es impresionante.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from fregar (ultimately from Latin fricare) with the augmentative -ón, and the meaning now shifts from 'scrubber' to an expression of admiration for skill or impressiveness.
Usage tips
- Often used for both people and things, so context and tone determine whether it genuinely praises ability or conveys irony.