Eso sería genial
/eso seɾia xenjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "that would be great" can be translated into Spanish as Eso sería genial.
This phrase is used to respond positively to a suggestion or an offer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Eso (that), sería (would be) and genial (great/wonderful).
Which one should you use?
A common alternative to express a similar sentiment of positive acceptance is Eso estaría muy bien. You can also use Estaría genial informally or the Latin American variation estaría bueno.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, estaría bueno is a popular informal variation meaning "that would be great".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb sería is in the conditional tense, which is used here to express a hypothetical positive outcome of a suggestion.
Did you know?
- The word genial shares a root with the English word 'genie'. It comes from the Latin genius, referring to a guardian spirit that brought inspiration and brilliance.
- In many parts of Spain, instead of using the conditional tense to say 'that would be great', people often use the exclamation ¡Qué guay! This is a much more informal and high-energy way to show enthusiasm.
- When using the variation estaría bueno in Latin America, you should be careful with your context. Because bueno is used to describe taste, your phrase could be interpreted as 'it would taste good' if you are talking about food.
Examples in context
- Sería genial contar con su apoyo en este proyectoThat would be great to have your support in this project
- Esto sería fantástico para nuestro negocioThat would be great for our business
- Me complacería contar con su presencia en el eventoIt would be great to have your presence at the event
- Estaría genial si nos pudiéramos encontrar este fin de semanaThat would be great if we could meet this weekend
- Esto sería fenomenal para nuestras vacacionesThat would be great for our vacation
- Si pudieras hacerlo, sería genialIf you could do it, that would be great
- Me encantaría que pudieras venir a la fiestaIt would be great if you could come to the party
- Claro, estaría genial. Trabajemos juntosSure, that would be great. Let's work together
- Me encantaría. ¿A qué hora?That would be great. What time?
- Eso sería genial.That would be great.
- ¿Quieres ir al cine? Eso sería genial.Do you want to go to the cinema? That would be great.
- Si puedes ayudarme, eso sería genial.If you can help me, that would be great.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing weekend plans at a cafe.
- Javier¿Quieres que te lleve a la fiesta?Do you want me to drive you to the party?
- MaríaSí, eso sería genial, gracias.Yes, that would be great, thanks.
- JavierTe paso a buscar a las ocho.I will pick you up at eight.
- MaríaPerfecto, nos vemos entonces.Perfect, see you then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eso, genial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
