Extraordinario (en. Extraordinary)

/ekstraorðiˈnaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Something that stands out for its uniqueness or quality.
His performance was truly extraordinary.
Su actuación fue verdaderamente extraordinaria.
Quality of being unusual or rare.
The visit of that scientist was extraordinary for the community.
La visita de ese científico fue extraordinaria para la comunidad.
It is used to describe exceptional situations or events.
We had an extraordinary experience on our trip.
Tuvimos una experiencia extraordinaria en nuestro viaje.
adjective
Designates something that does not belong to the usual.
That is an extraordinary amount of work.
Esa es una cantidad extraordinaria de trabajo.
Indicates surprise at the quality of something.
The book I read was extraordinary in its narrative.
El libro que leí fue extraordinario en su narrativa.

Etymology

From Latin 'extraordinarius', formed by 'extra-' ('outside') and 'ordinarius' ('according to order').

Common Phrases and Expressions

an extraordinary talent
A skill that surpasses the ordinary.
un talento extraordinario
extraordinary situation
An unusual circumstance that requires special attention.
situación extraordinaria
extraordinary event
An act or event that stands out notably.
evento extraordinario

Related Words

extraordinary (feminine)
Feminine form of extraordinary.
extraordinaria
extraordinary quality
Quality of being out of the ordinary.
extraordinariedad
extraordinarily
In an extraordinary manner.
extraordinariamente

Slang Meanings

Something incredible or astonishing.
That movie was extraordinary, it left me speechless.
Esa película fue extraordinaria, me dejó sin palabras.
An achievement that surprises everyone.
Achieving that record was something extraordinary.
Lograr ese récord fue algo extraordinario.