Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
prodigioso
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoðiˈxjoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveamazing
Example
Su recuperación fue prodigiosa.
His recovery was amazing.
More examples
La joven tiene una voz prodigiosa.
The young woman has an amazing voice.
Core concept
A startling, remarkable feat.
Common phrases
talento prodigioso
amazing talent
voz prodigiosa
amazing voice
Similar words
increíble: Inspires disbelief and awe by seeming hard to accept as true.
impresionante: Overwhelms the senses with powerful, striking impact or grandeur.
sorprendente: Causes sudden surprise because it happens unexpectedly.
extraordinario: Appears markedly unusual or exceptional, standing out from the ordinary.
Definition in Spanish
Que provoca gran admiración o asombro por ser extraordinario o casi milagroso.
Word origin
Derived from Latin prodigiosus (from prodigium 'portent, wonder') and therefore denotes something that provokes admiration or amazement.
Usage tips
- Cognate with English prodigious but Spanish prodigioso focuses on causing astonishment rather than indicating merely large size.