espléndido
/esˈplendido/
The Spanish word espléndido means splendid.
While espléndido is used to describe things that are splendid or magnificent, it is also frequently used to describe a person who is exceptionally generous or magnanimous with their time or money.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the slang term padrísimo is used to convey delight or admiration. In Argentina, the word espectacular is used to express admiration or amazement. In Spain, the word fabuloso is frequently used to mean splendid or wonderful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form espléndida for feminine nouns, and the masculine plural form espléndidos when modifying a masculine plural noun or a mixed-gender group. Use the feminine plural form espléndidas when modifying a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈplendido/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, describing someone as espléndido often implies they are paying the bill for everyone, rather than just being a nice person.
- When a Spanish speaker calls a meal espléndida, they are often commenting on the lavish quantity and presentation of the food instead of the flavor.
- The Latin ancestor of espléndido is splendidus, which describes something that is literally 'shining' or 'bright'.
Examples in context
- El paisaje es espléndido.The landscape is splendid.
- Pasamos un día espléndido en la playa.We had a splendid day at the beach.
- Tu trabajo es realmente espléndido.Your work is truly splendid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a view from a mountain.
- LucíaMira este atardecer, es espléndido.Look at this sunset, it is splendid.
- MateoTienes razón, Lucía, es impresionante.You are right, Lucía, it is impressive.
- LucíaMe alegra que te guste tanto.I'm glad you like it so much.
- MateoEs un momento espléndido para estar aquí.It is a splendid moment to be here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry espléndido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espléndido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
