Espléndidas (en. Splendid)

/esˈplendidas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates something that is bright, beautiful, or exceptional.
The flowers in the garden are splendid.
Las flores en el jardín son espléndidas.
Refers to a spectacle or decoration that impresses with its beauty.
The event had a splendid light show.
El evento tuvo un espléndido espectáculo de luces.
Describes a person who stands out for their appearance or majestic nature.
She looked splendid in her gala dress.
Ella lucía espléndida en su vestido de gala.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'spléndidus', which means 'brilliant' or 'illustrious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

splendid day
A very nice and radiant day.
espléndido día
splendid occasion
An occasion worthy of celebration due to its importance.
espléndida ocasión
splendid landscape
A landscape that is exceptionally beautiful.
espléndido paisaje

Related Words

splendor
State or condition of being bright or magnificent.
esplendor
splendidly
In a splendid or magnificent manner.
espléndidamente
splendorousness
Quality of being splendid.
esplendidez

Slang Meanings

A colloquial way to refer to something impressive.
That performance was splendid, everyone is talking about it.
Esa actuación fue espléndida, todos están hablando de eso.
Describing something in an exaggerated tone to emphasize its beauty.
That photo is splendid, it’s the best I’ve seen.
Esa foto está espléndida, es la mejor que he visto.