de maravilla
/de maɾabiʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "peachy" can be translated into Spanish as de maravilla.
This expression is used to describe a situation or state that is very good.
Meaning: very good (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may encounter different slang expressions to convey similar meanings. Use Todo está de pelos to say "Everything is awesome" and Todo está de poca madre to say "Everything is great".
How do you pronounce it?
/de maɾabiʝa/
Did you know?
- The Mexican slang mentioned, de pelos, literally translates to 'of hairs', but it is used to mean something is 'awesome' or 'cool'.
- While 'peachy' in English is often used sarcastically to mean 'not great at all', the Spanish expression de maravilla is almost always used sincerely to express genuine delight or success.
- If you are in Mexico and want a much more informal way to say things are 'peachy', you can use the slang de poca madre, though it is much more vulgar than the English equivalent.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo te fue en el trabajo hoy? / Todo está de lujo, gracias.How was your day at work today? / Everything is marvelous, thank you.
- ¿Cómo está todo por aquí? / Pues todo marcha sobre ruedas.How's everything around here? / Well, everything is going smoothly.
- Todo salió de maravilla.Everything went wonderfully.
- El viaje fue de maravilla.The trip was wonderful.
- La comida estuvo de maravilla.The food was wonderful.
Example conversation
María and Javier are catching up on the phone.
- MaríaHola Javier, ¿cómo va todo?Hi Javier, how is everything going?
- JavierTodo va de maravilla, ¿y tú?Everything is peachy, and you?
- MaríaYo también estoy muy bien.I am also doing very well.
- JavierMe alegro mucho, María.I am very glad, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
