Excelso (en. Sublime)

/ekˈsel.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is exceptional or of very high quality.
His academic achievements are excellent.
Sus logros académicos son excelso.
Indicates something that rises above the common.
The view from the mountain is excellent.
La vista desde la montaña es excelso.
Describes a person who has outstanding virtues.
He is an excellent representative of culture.
Es un excelso representante de la cultura.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'excellens', meaning outstanding or eminent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excellent in his field
Reference to someone who is the best in their area of expertise.
excelso en su campo
excellent work
Work that stands out for its outstanding quality.
excelso trabajo
excellent judgment
Opinion that is considered highly valuable for its clarity and depth.
excelso juicio

Related Words

excellence
Quality of being excellent.
excelencia
exalt
To raise to a higher level or highlight something.
exaltar
exceptional
That diverges from the common in a favorable way.
excepcional

Slang Meanings

Something that is incredibly good or impressive.
That movie was excellent, I loved it.
Esa película fue excelso, me encantó.
A compliment to the quality of a product or service.
This restaurant has excellent service.
Este restaurante tiene un servicio excelso.