Fantástica (en. Fantastic)

/fanˈtæs.ti.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is amazing or evokes admiration.
The performance was fantastic and captivated the audience.
La actuación fue fantástica y cautivó al público.
Describes something that is unreal or imaginative.
The story has fantastic elements that make it unique.
El cuento tiene elementos fantásticos que lo hacen único.
Indicates that something is superior or excellent in quality.
The service in that restaurant is fantastic.
El servicio en ese restaurante es fantástico.

Etymology

From the Greek 'phantastikós', which means 'capable of creating images' or 'illusory'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a fantastic idea
an impressive or very good idea.
una idea fantástica
a fantastic place
a place that is wonderful or leaves a great impression.
un lugar fantástico
a fantastic situation
a situation that turns out to be exceptional or unusual.
una situación fantástica

Related Words

fantasy
Quality of what is imaginary or unreal.
fantasía
fantastic
That is impressive or extraordinary, as well as the nature of fantasy.
fantástico
fanciful
That has or uses elements of fantasy.
fantasioso

Slang Meanings

Something very positive or impressive in an informal context.
The concert was so good that it was a fantastic experience.
El concierto fue tan bueno que fue una experiencia fantástica.
To describe someone charismatic or admirable.
That girl is fantastic, she always has a smile.
Esa chica es fantástica, siempre tiene una sonrisa.