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    Portento (en. Portent)

    /porˈtento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A miraculous or astonishing phenomenon.
    The solar eclipse was a true marvel that amazed everyone.
    El eclipse solar fue un verdadero portento que asombró a todos.
    A thing or person that stands out for its exceptional qualities.
    That child is a marvel for music.
    Ese niño es un portento para la música.
    A sign or omen that indicates something important.
    The appearance of the comet was seen as a portent of imminent changes.
    La aparición de la cometa fue vista como un portento de cambios inminentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'portentum', meaning 'wonder' or 'sign'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a marvel
    To be something or someone surprisingly exceptional.
    ser un portento
    marvel of strength
    A great physical or mental strength.
    portento de fuerza
    marvel of intelligence
    A great intellectual capacity.
    portento de inteligencia

    Related Words

    marvel
    Something that causes admiration.
    maravilla
    prodigy
    Extraordinary fact that provokes amazement.
    prodigio
    sign
    Indication or sample of something.
    signo

    Slang Meanings

    Expression to refer to something impressive.
    That movie was a marvel, I had never seen anything like it.
    Esa película fue un portento, nunca había visto algo así.
    Used to describe a person with exceptional skills.
    That player is a marvel on the court.
    Ese jugador es un portento en la cancha.