Excelsa (en. Exquisite)
[eksˈelsa]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to something that is exceptionally good or of high quality.
The painting is an excelsa work of the Renaissance.
La pintura es una obra excelsa del Renacimiento.
Used to describe a person of great intelligence or achievements.
Her intellect is excelsa; she always has the right answer.
Su intelecto es excelsa, siempre tiene la respuesta correcta.
Often refers to an elevated idea or concept.
The proposal is an excelsa idea that will benefit everyone.
La propuesta es una idea excelsa que beneficiará a todos.
Etymology
From Latin 'excelsus', which means 'elevated' or 'high'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
an excelsa dedication
A dedication that highlights the importance of the person or thing to which it is dedicated.
una excelsa dedicatoria
the excelsa of science
Refers to a distinguished person in the field of science.
el excelsa de la ciencia
an excelsa display of art
A piece of art that is exceptional and remarkable.
un excelsa muestra de arte
Related Words
excellent
That is superior and stands out in quality or in some aspect.
excelente
exalted
That shows great emotion or passion for something.
exaltado
Slang Meanings
Something or someone that is impressive or amazing.
That movie was excelsa; I had never seen anything like it.
Esa película fue excelsa, nunca había visto algo así.
Sarcastic use for something that does not meet expectations.
I visited that restaurant and the food was excelsa... in short, a disaster.
Visité ese restaurante y la comida fue excelsa... en pocas palabras, un desastre.