Fabuloso (en. Fabulous)

/fa.buˈlo.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is astonishing or impressive.
The show was absolutely fabulous.
El espectáculo fue absolutamente fabuloso.
That is worthy of a fable for its extraordinary beauty or goodness.
The view from the top of the mountain is fabulous.
La vista desde la cima de la montaña es fabulosa.
It refers to something that is very good or of high quality.
This restaurant has fabulous food.
Este restaurante tiene una comida fabulosa.

Etymology

From Latin 'fabulosus', which means 'belonging to a fable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it is a fabulous world
It refers to an ideal or extraordinary place or situation.
es un mundo fabuloso
a fabulous story
A narrative that contains fantastic or extraordinary elements.
una historia fabulosa
it has a fabulous style
It is said of someone who has a highly attractive or impressive style.
tiene un estilo fabuloso

Related Words

fable
A brief narrative, generally of a fantastic nature, that contains a teaching or moral.
fábula
fabulist
A person who writes fables.
fabulista
fabulation
The action of creating or inventing extraordinary tales.
fabulación

Slang Meanings

Something incredible or surprising.
That party was fabulous, I will never forget it.
Esa fiesta fue fabuloso, nunca la olvidaré.
A person who is very fun and entertaining.
My friend is fabulous, he always makes us laugh.
Mi amigo es fabuloso, siempre nos hace reír.