Magníficas (en. Magnificent)

[maɡˈnifikas]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is great and admirable.
The views from the mountain are truly magnificent.
Las vistas desde la montaña son verdaderamente magníficas.
That which is excellent and worthy of admiration.
Her performance in the play was magnificent.
Su actuación en la obra fue magnífica.
That which has much dignity or splendor.
The cathedral has magnificent columns.
La catedral tiene unas columnas magníficas.

Etymology

From Latin 'magnificus', meaning 'great' or 'splendid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something magnificently
To perform something outstandingly or extraordinarily.
hacer algo magníficamente
a magnificent opportunity
An opportunity that is exceptionally good.
una magnífica oportunidad
magnificent performance
A presentation that is admirable and excellent.
magnífica actuación

Related Words

magnificence
Quality of magnificent, splendor, or greatness.
magnificencia
magnificent
That which is worthy of admiration or respect.
magnífico
to become magnificent
To increase in greatness, importance, or admiration.
magnificarse

Slang Meanings

Something that is amazing or impressive.
That party was magnificent, I had never seen anything like it.
Esa fiesta fue magnífica, nunca había visto algo así.
A way to refer to something of high quality.
That car is magnificent, I want one just like it!
Ese coche es magnífico, ¡quiero uno igual!