Legendario (en. Legendary)

/le.xen.ˈda.ɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something or someone that is famous in history or tradition.
The hero of the battle became a legendary character.
El héroe de la batalla se convirtió en un personaje legendario.
That possesses exceptional or extraordinary qualities.
His performance in the movie was considered legendary.
Su actuación en la película fue considerada legendaria.
That is told in stories or popular accounts, often with fantastic elements.
There are legendary creatures in the mythologies of many cultures.
Existen criaturas legendarias en las mitologías de muchas culturas.

Etymology

From Latin 'legendarius', related to 'legenda' meaning 'that which must be read.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make legendary history
To perform deeds that will be remembered with great admiration.
hacer historia legendaria
legendary days
Moments in time that are memorable or significant.
días legendarios
legendary character
A person who has achieved extraordinary fame or recognition.
personaje legendario

Related Words

legend
Traditional narrative that combines historical facts with fantastic elements.
leyenda
hero
Character who performs admirable feats and becomes a symbol.
héroe
myth
Narration that attempts to explain realities of life or the world, often using supernatural elements.
mito

Slang Meanings

Something or someone that is incredibly impressive.
That live band was legendary, I had never seen anything like it.
Esa banda en vivo fue legendaria, nunca había visto algo así.
A moment that will be remembered for its greatness.
Last night's party was legendary, everyone will remember it.
La fiesta de anoche fue legendaria, todos la recordarán.