fenomenale
/fe.no.meˈna.le/
The English phrase "phenomenal" is translated into Italian as fenomenale.
The word fenomenale is a direct translation of the English word "phenomenal". Depending on the context, you might also use other Italian adjectives to express similar ideas. For instance, eccellente is a common way to say "phenomenal", while incredibile can be used for exceptional qualities or experiences. If you want to describe something as astonishing or mind-blowing, you can use stupefacente. For awe-inspiring experiences, the word meraviglioso (meaning "wonderful") can also encompass the meaning of phenomenal.
Meaning: remarkable (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective fenomenale is invariable in gender, so the form remains the same whether it is describing a masculine or feminine singular noun. When you need to use the plural, the form changes to fenomenali, which is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /fe.no.meˈna.le/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- While fenomenale describes something remarkable, Italians often use the word mostruoso (meaning 'monstrous') as a synonym to describe a phenomenal talent or a huge success.
- In Italian, the word fenomeno can be used as a noun to describe a person who is a 'character' or a 'legend', often used slightly ironically to describe someone behaving strangely or remarkably.
- While fenomenale describes something amazing, Italians often prefer the word pazzesco (meaning 'crazy') to describe a phenomenal event or experience in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- La storia era fenomenale.The response was phenomenal.This sentence is useful for describing a response using fenomenale.Tatoeba #6911741 by Guybrush88, translation #5736441 by CM
- Tom è fenomenale a letto.Tom is phenomenal in bed.This sentence uses fenomenale to describe someone's performance in a specific context.Tatoeba #13177930 by Guybrush88, translation #12249253 by Miktsoanit
- La pazienza dell'imam era fenomenale.The patience of the imam was phenomenal.This sentence shows how to describe a quality like patience using fenomenale.Tatoeba #9072085 by Guybrush88, translation #8414766 by Amastan
- Abbiamo ottenuto un risultato fenomenale.We have achieved a phenomenal result.
- La presentazione è stata stupefacente.The presentation was phenomenal.
- Hai visto quel film? È stato incredibile!Did you see that movie? It was phenomenal!
- La festa di ieri sera è stata davvero fenomenale.Last night's party was really phenomenal.
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are discussing a recent movie they saw.
- MartinaHai visto il nuovo film di ieri?Did you see the new movie yesterday?
- AlessandroSì, la trama era davvero fenomenale.Yes, the plot was truly phenomenal.
- MartinaConcordo, Alessandro, è stato incredibile.I agree, Alessandro, it was incredible.
- AlessandroDobbiamo vederlo di nuovo.We must see it again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “phenomenal” translations and entries fenomenale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
