espectacular
/espeɡtakuˈlaɾ/
The English word "spectacular" is translated into Spanish as espectacular.
The word is an adjective used to describe something that is amazing or worthy of special attention.
Meaning: amazing or worthy of special attention (adj)
Which one should you use?
While espectacular is a standard adjective, you may encounter the slang term alucinante to express that something is mind-blowing or mind-boggling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is invariable for gender, so the same form espectacular is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. However, the adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies. It changes to espectaculares when modifying plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɡtakuˈlaɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, describing a situation as espectacular can be used ironically to describe a complete disaster or a chaotic scene.
- The word alucinante is a common alternative for 'spectacular' and literally means that something is so amazing it feels like a hallucination.
- The noun form, espectáculo, can be used to describe a public meltdown or an embarrassing scene rather than a pleasant show.
Examples in context
- Los resultados fueron espectaculares.The results were spectacular.The sentence is useful for describing how results were espectacular.Tatoeba #2002696 by marcelostockle, translation #2002695 by Spamster
- Yanni descubrió sus espectaculares abdominales.Yanni revealed his spectacular abs.The sentence is useful for describing how abs were espectaculares.Tatoeba #10078850 by manufrutos, translation #10078473 by Amastan
- Esta sombra de ojos me queda espectacular, ¿verdad?This eyeshadow looks spectacular on me, doesn't it?The sentence is useful for describing how an eyeshadow looks espectacular.Tatoeba #10351430 by Seael, translation #10868500 by Luornu
- El concierto fue espectacularThe concert was spectacular
- La puesta de sol en la playa fue impresionanteThe sunset at the beach was stunning
- ¡La fiesta de anoche fue alucinante!Last night's party was mind-blowing!
- ¡El concierto estuvo estupendo!The concert was fantastic!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are watching a sunset at the beach.
- María¡Mira ese atardecer, es espectacular!Look at that sunset, it is spectacular!
- AlejandroTienes razón, María, es una vista increíble.You're right, María, it is an incredible view.
- MaríaNunca había visto algo tan espectacular.I had never seen anything so spectacular.
- AlejandroEs un momento muy especial para los dos.It is a very special moment for both of us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spectacular” translations and entries espectacular, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
