Spanish Conversation · Level 139
45 words
Spanish word
magistral
Pronunciation
IPA/maxisˈtɾal/
Meaning
- adjectivebrilliant
Example
La actuación fue magistral.
The performance was brilliant.
More examples
Su explicación fue magistral.
His explanation was brilliant.
Core concept
An expert executing a perfectly crafted, technically flawless work that draws admiration.
Common phrases
actuación magistral
brilliant performance
explicación magistral
brilliant explanation
obra magistral
masterpiece
Similar words
excelente: Delivers very high quality or performance that reliably satisfies expectations.
magnífico: Appears grand and richly impressive, conveying splendid scale or ornate beauty.
brillante: Shows clear talent or technical brilliance that stands out and impresses listeners.
espectacular: Produces a striking, eye-catching effect that surprises and captures attention.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra gran habilidad o excelencia en la ejecución de algo, causando admiración.
Word origin
Derived from Latin magister 'master' through medieval Latin magistralis, the adjective acquires the meaning 'of masterly skill' and thus 'brilliant'.
Usage tips
- Stress falls on the final syllable (ma-gis-TRAL), and speakers often prefer excelente in informal contexts.
Other meanings
- outstandingadjective
- skillfuladjective
Opposites
- mediocremediocreadjective
- deficientedeficientadjective
Related words
- magistralmentebrilliantlyadverb