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    Portentoso (en. Portentous)

    /poɾten'toso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having an impressive or extraordinary character.
    The show was portentous and left everyone speechless.
    El espectáculo fue portentoso y dejó a todos sin palabras.
    Considered a sign or omen of something important.
    The birth of the child was seen as a portentous event by the community.
    El nacimiento del niño fue visto como un evento portentoso por la comunidad.
    Extremely large or powerful.
    The monster had a portentous size that frightened the villagers.
    El monstruo tenía un tamaño portentoso que asustaba a los habitantes del pueblo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'portentosus', meaning 'wonderful' or 'extraordinary.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a portentous phenomenon
    An event or occurrence that causes great impression or admiration.
    un fenómeno portentoso
    portentous talent
    A remarkable skill that stands out among others.
    talento portentoso
    a portentous night
    A memorable night full of wonders.
    una noche portentosa

    Related Words

    portent
    Event or phenomenon that surprises or amazes.
    portento
    portentation
    Indication or sign of something that is going to happen.
    portentación
    portentousness
    Quality of being portentous.
    portentosidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is extremely good or exceptional.
    That movie was portentous, the best I've seen this year.
    Esa película fue portentosa, la mejor que he visto este año.
    Something impressive that leaves people in shock.
    Last night's performance was portentous, completely unexpected.
    La actuación de anoche fue portentosa, totalmente inesperada.