Asombroso (en. Amazing)

/a.som.ˈbɾo.so/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Surprising or impressive due to its greatness or uniqueness.

Example sentence: The show was amazing, leaving everyone in awe.

El espectáculo fue asombroso, dejando a todos boquiabiertos.

Definition: Causing a deep emotional impact.

Example sentence: His achievements in music are amazing and worthy of recognition.

Sus logros en la música son asombrosos y dignos de reconocimiento.

Definition: Exceptional or extraordinary.

Example sentence: The talent of that actress is amazing and rarely seen in cinema.

El talento de esa actriz es asombroso y rara vez se ve en el cine.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the verb 'asombrar', which in turn originates from the Latin 'ad' (toward) and 'sombrar' (to cover, to darken).

Phrase: amazing as a lightning bolt

Meaning: Extremely surprising or impressive.

asombroso como un rayo

Phrase: an amazing discovery

Meaning: A finding that causes great surprise and interest.

un asombroso descubrimiento

Phrase: amazing in its simplicity

Meaning: Impressive despite its simple nature.

asombroso en su simplicidad

Related word: amazement

Description: A feeling of strong surprise or admiration.

asombro

Related word: to amaze

Description: To cause amazement or surprise in someone.

asombrar

Related word: wonder

Description: Something surprising or admirable.

maravilla

Slang meaning: Something incredible or impressive.

Example: That movie was so amazing that I watched it three times.

Esa película fue tan asombrosa que la vi tres veces.

Slang meaning: An extraordinary event or situation.

Example: The party was amazing, everyone had a great time.

La fiesta estuvo asombrosa, todos se divirtieron mucho.