glamoroso
/ɡlamoˈɾoso/alternative form
The English word "glamorous" is translated into Spanish as glamoroso. Wiktionary also lists glamuroso.
Meaning: Having glamour, stylish (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| glamuroso | /ɡlamuɾoso/ (from spelling rules) | |
| glamoroso | /ɡlamoˈɾoso/ | alternative form |
The word describes someone or something that possesses glamour or is stylish.
Which one should you use?
glamoroso is an alternative spelling of glamuroso.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form glamorosa for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form glamorosos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form glamorosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡlamoˈɾoso/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, some speakers might use estrambótico if the 'glamour' is so over-the-top that it becomes eccentric or bizarre.
- The word glamoroso is a hybrid creation that blends the English word 'glamour' with the Spanish suffix -oso.
- The word glamoroso is rarely used to describe nature or landscapes, whereas 'glamorous' in English can sometimes be used metaphorically for exotic places.
Examples in context
- Ella siempre luce elegante en sus eventosShe always looks glamorous at her events
- La modelo desfiló con un vestido espléndidoThe model walked the runway wearing a glamorous dress
- Ella siempre luce glamurosa en sus fotos de InstagramShe always looks glamorous in her Instagram photos
- La cena fue en un lugar muy eleganteThe dinner was at a very glamorous place
- Llevaba una joya muy elegante en su cuelloShe was wearing a very glamorous jewel around her neck
- La modelo lucía un vestido espléndido en la portada de la revistaThe model was wearing a glamorous dress on the magazine cover
- La actriz deslumbró con una sonrisa espléndida en el estrenoThe actress dazzled with a glamorous smile at the premiere
- La cantante llevaba un vestido glamuroso durante el conciertoThe singer was wearing a glamorous dress during the concert
- El evento fue muy glamoroso.The event was very glamorous.
- Ella tiene un estilo muy glamoroso.She has a very glamorous style.
- Ese vestido es demasiado glamoroso para mí.That dress is too glamorous for me.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a red carpet event.
- Alejandro¿Viste el desfile de ayer?Did you see the parade yesterday?
- LucíaSí, fue un momento muy glamoroso.Yes, it was a very glamorous moment.
- AlejandroLucía, te verías muy bien en esa gala.Lucía, you would look very good at that gala.
- Lucía¡Gracias, Alejandro! Me encantaría ir.Thanks, Alejandro! I would love to go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glamorous” translations and entries glamuroso, glamoroso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glamoroso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
