Portentosa (en. Portentous)
/poɾtenˈtosa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having an impressive character or appearance.
The performance was portentous and left the audience speechless.
La actuación fue portentosa y dejó al público sin palabras.
Indicating something extraordinary or surprising.
The portentous signs in the sky foreshadowed an unusual event.
Las señales portentosas en el cielo presagiaban un evento inusual.
That provokes admiration or astonishment.
The beauty of nature is truly portentous.
La belleza de la naturaleza es verdaderamente portentosa.
Etymology
From the Latin 'portentosus', which means 'amazing' or 'extraordinary'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a portentous event
an event that causes great admiration or astonishment.
un evento portentoso
a portentous vision
a vision that inspires a great impression.
una visión portentosa
portentous signs
signs that indicate something extraordinary will happen.
signos portentosos
Related Words
portentous
Having the characteristics of being portentous.
portentoso
portent
Something extraordinary or an astonishing phenomenon.
portento
Slang Meanings
Something that draws a lot of attention.
That party was portentous; everyone talked about it for weeks!
Esa fiesta fue portentosa, ¡todos hablaron de ella durante semanas!
Referring to an incredible attitude or behavior.
That girl has a portentous energy; everyone wants to be around her.
Esa chica tiene una energía portentosa, todos quieren estar cerca de ella.