legendario
/lexenˈdaɾjo/
The English word "legendary" is translated into Spanish as legendario.
The term is an adjective meaning of or pertaining to a legend.
Meaning: of or pertaining to a legend (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term Copado(a) is used to describe something as cool or awesome.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use legendaria for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use legendarios for masculine plural nouns and legendarias for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/lexenˈdaɾjo/
Did you know?
- Because legendario comes from the same root as legible (legible), both words trace back to the concept of things that are meant to be read.
- In Spanish, the word leyenda can refer to a legend, but it also means 'the legend' or 'the key' found on a map or a technical diagram.
- The word legendario is an example of a 'cultismo', a word borrowed directly from Latin legendarius rather than evolving naturally through colloquial spoken changes.
Examples in context
- Beethoven fue un compositor legendario.Beethoven was a legendary composer.This sentence demonstrates the use of legendario to describe a composer.Tatoeba #11943380 by Eremon, translation #10943256 by CM
- Don Bluth es un legendario animador estadounidense que compitió con Disney, su antiguo empleador, durante las décadas de 1980 y 1990.Don Bluth is a legendary American animator who competed with Disney, his former employer, during the 1980s and 90s.This sentence uses legendario to describe an animator.Tatoeba #10090959 by manufrutos, translation #10090203 by shekitten
- Tengo una inteligencia muy superior a la vuestra, pero no os sintáis mal porque no todo el mundo puede ser tan inteligente y legendario como yo.I have a much higher intelligence than you. Don't feel bad though, because not everyone can be as smart and legendary as I am.This sentence uses legendario to describe someone's intelligence and status.Tatoeba #10189228 by Seael, translation #10188616 by espamatics
- La estatua es legendariaThe statue is legendary
- El concierto fue míticoThe concert was legendary
- Su hazaña fue épicaHis/her feat was legendary
- El juego de ayer fue épicoYesterday's game was legendary
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing an ancient city.
- MateoEste lugar tiene un pasado legendario.This place has a legendary past.
- MaríaSí, las historias son fascinantes.Yes, the stories are fascinating.
- MateoCreen que es un tesoro legendario.They believe it is a legendary treasure.
- MaríaSería increíble encontrarlo, Mateo.It would be incredible to find it, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “legendary” translations and entries legendario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
