Bárbara (en. Barbara)

/ˈbaɾ.βa.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is impressive or astonishing.
The singer's performance was barbaric.
La actuación de la cantante fue bárbara.
It describes something that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
That car is really barbaric, I've never seen anything like it.
Ese coche es realmente bárbara, no he visto nada igual.
It indicates a high level of intensity or quality.
You have a barbaric creativity for solving problems.
Tienes una creatividad bárbara para resolver problemas.

Etymology

From Latin 'barbarus', meaning 'foreigner', 'barbaric'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's a barbaric party!
It means the party is very good or fun.
¡Es una fiesta bárbara!
You have a barbaric personality.
It indicates that the person is charming and full of energy.
Tienes una personalidad bárbara.

Related Words

barbaric
The masculine form of the adjective barbaric, which has a similar meaning.
bárbaro
barbarity
It refers to an action or thing that is impressive or excessive.
barbaridad

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe something that is really good or of high quality.
That show was barbaric, I loved it.
Ese show fue bárbara, me encantó.
Used to express surprise or admiration.
That food is barbaric, I've never tasted anything like it.
Esa comida está bárbara, nunca había probado algo así.