espléndido
/esˈplendido/
Splendid in Spanish is espléndido.
The adjective espléndido describes something that possesses or displays splendor. When used to describe a person's character or an action, it can also mean being very generous or liberal with money or resources.
Meaning: possessing or displaying splendor (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia and parts of Venezuela, the word chévere is commonly used to mean splendid or awesome. In Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Spain, bárbaro/a is used to express excitement or excellence, often covering the meaning of splendid.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form espléndida for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form espléndidos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form espléndidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈplendido/
Did you know?
- If you are in Argentina and call something bárbaro, you are not calling it 'barbaric' in a negative sense, but rather 'splendid' or 'great'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, being espléndido is closely linked to the concept of 'nobleza', where spending lavishly on others is seen as a mark of a noble character rather than just wealth.
- The Latin root of espléndido comes from 'splendere', which specifically referred to the quality of shining or glistening like a bright light.
Examples in context
- Tu discurso fue espléndido.Your speech was splendid.This sentence is useful for describing a speech using espléndido.Tatoeba #2530457 by marcelostockle, translation #285610 by CM
- El paisaje es realmente espléndido.The scenery is really splendid.This sentence is useful for describing scenery using espléndido.Tatoeba #6824978 by albrusgher, translation #3045679 by sharptoothed
- El rey era famoso por su espléndido palacio.The king was famous for his splendid palace.This sentence is useful for describing a palace using espléndido.Tatoeba #1196302 by marcelostockle, translation #25633 by auxitt
- La presentación del director fue absolutamente espléndida.The director's presentation was absolutely splendid.
- ¡Felicitaciones! Tu trabajo en este proyecto ha sido simplemente estupendo.Congratulations! Your work on this project has been simply splendid.
- ¡Qué genial estuvo ese concierto!That concert was splendid!
- ¡Tus ideas para la fiesta son realmente fantásticas!Your ideas for the party are truly splendid!
- ¡La comida en ese restaurante es increíblemente espléndida!The food at that restaurant is incredibly splendid!
- ¡Has hecho un trabajo bárbaro en esta presentación!You've done a splendid job on this presentation!
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are visiting a museum.
- JavierMira ese cuadro, es espléndido.Look at that painting, it is splendid.
- LucíaTienes razón, Javier, los colores son increíbles.You are right, Javier, the colors are incredible.
- JavierEl marco dorado también es espléndido.The gold frame is also splendid.
- LucíaEs la pieza más bella de la sala.It is the most beautiful piece in the room.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry espléndido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espléndido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
