absolutamente deslumbrante
/absolutamente deslumbɾante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "absolutely stunning" is translated into Spanish as absolutamente deslumbrante.
This phrase is used to describe something or someone that is extremely beautiful or impressive to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb absolutamente (absolutely) and the adjective deslumbrante (stunning/dazzling).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because deslumbrante is an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The adverb absolutamente remains unchanged regardless of the noun. To describe multiple people or things, you must add an 's' to the adjective to form absolutamente deslumbrantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/absolutamente deslumbɾante/
Did you know?
- The word deslumbrante literally describes the effect of a bright light blinding someone. It comes from the root lumbre meaning 'fire' or 'light'.
- In Spanish, using deslumbrante to describe a person is often seen as highly poetic and is more likely to be heard at a formal gala than in a casual setting.
- The suffix -mente in absolutamente is a direct descendant of the Latin word mēns, meaning 'mind'.
Examples in context
- A veces, al pasear por el centro histórico de la ciudad, me encuentro con arquitectura absolutamente deslumbrante.Sometimes, while strolling through the historic center of the city, I come across absolutely stunning architecture.
- El concierto de anoche fue verdaderamente impresionante. No puedo creer lo talentosos que son los músicos.Last night's concert was absolutely stunning. I can't believe how talented the musicians are.
- ¡Viste su traje? ¡Simplemente increíble!Did you see her dress? Absolutely stunning!
- El paisaje de la playa al amanecer era sorprendentemente hermoso.The beach scenery at sunrise was absolutely stunning.
- El paisaje es absolutamente deslumbrante.The landscape is absolutely stunning.
- Tu vestido nuevo es absolutamente deslumbrante.Your new dress is absolutely stunning.
- La vista desde la cima es absolutamente deslumbrante.The view from the top is absolutely stunning.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at a sunset over the ocean.
- AlejandroMira ese atardecer, María.Look at that sunset, María.
- MaríaSí, es absolutamente deslumbrante.Yes, it is absolutely stunning.
- AlejandroNunca había visto algo así.I had never seen anything like it.
- MaríaEs un momento mágico.It is a magical moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries absolutamente, deslumbrante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
