Spanish Conversation · Level 194
15 words
Spanish word
sensacional
Pronunciation
IPA/sensaθjoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectivegreat
Example
¡La película fue sensacional!
The movie was great!
More examples
¡Tu propuesta es sensacional!
Your proposal is great!
Core concept
A dazzling stage performance that earns a standing ovation.
Common phrases
una idea sensacional
a great idea
una oferta sensacional
a great deal
éxito sensacional
a great success
Similar words
impresionante: Produces immediate awe or deep admiration on sight or hearing.
espectacular: Commands attention through dramatic, large-scale visual impact.
increíble: Provokes disbelief by being extraordinarily hard to accept as true.
fantástico: Appears delightfully unreal, like something out of a pleasant dream.
Definition in Spanish
Que resulta notable o excelente por su efecto, rendimiento o apariencia.
Word origin
From Spanish sensación (from Latin sensus 'feeling') plus the adjectival suffix -al, sensacional describes something that produces a strong impression.
Usage tips
- English 'sensational' often implies scandal or exaggeration, while Spanish sensacional commonly means enthusiastic praise and may be neutral rather than scandalous.
Other meanings
- sensationaladjective
Opposites
- mediocremediocreadjective
- insípidoinsipidadjective
Related words
- sensacionalmentesensationallyadverb
- sensacionalistasensationalistadjective
- sensacionalismosensationalismnoun