eso es genial
/eso es xenjal/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "that is awesome" is translated as eso es genial.
Depending on the context, you may also use other informal variations to express amazement or to describe something as mind-blowing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of eso (that), es (is) and genial (great/brilliant/awesome).
Which one should you use?
While genial is a common way to say awesome, it is slightly less intense than increíble (incredible) or estupendo (stupendous).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might hear Eso está chido or Eso está padre. In Argentina, Eso es una masa is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb es (from the verb ser) because it describes a characteristic of the thing being discussed.
Did you know?
- The Argentine expression es una masa literally translates to 'it is a dough' or 'it is a mass'. It is used to describe something impressive or high-quality.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, describing something as 'awesome' using the word brutal is common, even though it sounds violent in English.
- The word genial shares a root with the English word 'genius'. It originally referred to a 'guardian spirit' in Latin before evolving into a description of brilliance or greatness.
Examples in context
- ¡Eso es genial!That is awesome!
- Me encanta tu idea, eso es genial.I love your idea, that is awesome.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about Daniel's new job.
- Lucía¡Felicidades por tu nuevo trabajo!Congratulations on your new job!
- DanielGracias, Lucía, estoy muy contento.Thanks, Lucía, I am very happy.
- Lucía¡Eso es genial!That is awesome!
- DanielSí, es una gran oportunidad.Yes, it is a great opportunity.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, eso, genial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
