majestuoso
/maxesˈtwoso/
The English word majestic can be translated into Spanish as majestuoso. Wiktionary also lists mayestático.
Meaning: having splendor or royalty (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| majestuoso | /maxesˈtwoso/ |
| mayestático | /maʝestatiko/ (from spelling rules) |
Both forms of the word describe something having splendor or royalty.
Which one should you use?
While majestuoso is the common way to say majestic, mayestático is a more formal and literary synonym often used in high-register writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective majestuoso must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to majestuosa for feminine nouns. It must also agree in number, changing to majestuosos for masculine plural nouns and majestuosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/maxesˈtwoso/
Did you know?
- When describing a person's behavior, calling someone 'majestuoso' can sometimes carry a subtle, ironic connotation of being overly pompous or acting with more grandeur than is deserved.
- While 'majestuoso' describes splendor, the word 'majestuoso' is also used in Spanish to describe a 'majestuoso ritmo' in music, referring to a slow, stately, and grand tempo.
- In Spanish, the concept of majesty is closely linked to the word soberbio, which can mean 'majestic' or 'superb' but also 'arrogant' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- La cultura islámica nos dio majestuosos arcos y altos capiteles, intemporal poesía y preciada música, elegante caligrafía y pacíficos lugares de contemplación.Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires, timeless poetry and cherished music, elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe the architecture and culture of the Islamic era using the form majestuoso.Tatoeba #1412559 by hayastan, translation #376893 by saeb
- La vista desde la cima de la montaña era simplemente soberbia.The view from the mountain top was simply majestic.
- El palacio real es una estructura verdaderamente imponente.The royal palace is a truly majestic structure.
- El castillo medieval se erigía majestuoso sobre el horizonte.The medieval castle stood majestically on the horizon.
- ¡Viste el atardecer en la playa? ¡Fue impresionante!Did you see the sunset at the beach? It was majestic!
- El paisaje desde la cima es majestuoso.The landscape from the summit is majestic.
- Vimos un águila de vuelo majestuoso.We saw an eagle of majestic flight.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are visiting a historic cathedral.
- AlejandroMira el techo, es realmente majestuoso.Look at the ceiling, it is truly majestic.
- LucíaTienes razón, Alejandro. Es impresionante.You are right, Alejandro. It is impressive.
- AlejandroMe encanta el estilo de este edificio.I love the style of this building.
- LucíaYo también, Lucía está fascinada.Me too, Lucía is fascinated.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “majestic” translations and entries majestuoso, mayestático, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
