esta canción está genial
/esta kanθjon esta xenjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "this song is fire" can be translated into Spanish as esta canción está genial.
This phrase is a way to express that a song is excellent, amazing or cool.
Which one should you use?
Use esta canción está brutal to convey the intense impact of a song or esta canción es una bomba to describe a song as explosive and fantastic.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear people say a song is brutal to mean it is incredible. While 'brutal' in English often implies something violent or cruel, in Spanish slang it is a high compliment for intensity.
- The word genial does not mean 'genial' in the English sense of being friendly or cheerful. Instead, it describes something that is brilliant, wonderful or outstanding.
- The adjective genial originates from the Latin 'genius', which referred to a 'guardian spirit' or a divine essence rather than just being a clever person.
Examples in context
- ¡Esta canción está brutal! No puedo dejar de bailar cada vez que la escucho.This song is fire! I can't stop dancing every time I hear it.
- ¡Escucha esto! Esta canción está genial. Te va a encantar.Listen to this! This song is great. You are going to love it.
- ¡Escúchala! Esta canción es una bomba. Te va a volar la cabeza.Listen to it! This song is fire. It's going to blow your mind.
- Me encanta el ritmo, esta canción está genial.I love the rhythm, this song is fire.
Example conversation
Two friends are listening to music in a car.
- María¿Te gusta la música nueva?Do you like the new music?
- JavierSí, ¡esta canción está genial!Yes, this song is fire!
- MaríaTú siempre tienes buen gusto, Javier.You always have good taste, Javier.
- JavierGracias, María, ¡sube el volumen!Thanks, María, turn up the volume!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canción, esta, genial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
