Excepcionales (en. Exceptional)
/eksepθioˈnales/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that deviates from the usual or normal.
His skills in sports are exceptional.
Sus habilidades en el deporte son excepcionales.
Describes a quality superior to the average.
The service they provided was exceptional.
El servicio que ofrecieron fue excepcional.
Denotes something worthy of special attention due to its rarity or quality.
The results of his research are exceptional.
Los resultados de su investigación son excepcionales.
Etymology
From Latin 'excepcionalis', which is derived from 'excepcio', meaning 'exception'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exceptional case
A situation that does not conform to the usual.
caso excepcional
exceptional talent
Ability or capacity far above normal.
talento excepcional
exceptional circumstances
Conditions considered out of the ordinary.
circunstancias excepcionales
Related Words
exception
Situation or case that deviates from a general rule.
excepción
exceptionality
Quality of being exceptional.
excepcionalidad
exceptionally
In an exceptional manner; to an unusual degree or extent.
excepcionalmente
Slang Meanings
To be at a higher level.
That performance was out of this world, it was exceptional.
Esa actuación fue de otro mundo, fue excepcional.
Different in a positive context.
The event was exceptional; everyone was impressed.
El evento fue excepcional; todos quedaron impresionados.