Prodigio (en. Prodigy)

/proˈdi.xio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An extraordinary thing or event that astonishes and amazes.
The birth of a child who speaks at six months is a prodigy.
El nacimiento de un niño que habla desde los seis meses es un prodigio.
A person with exceptional abilities or talent.
That child is a prodigy at the piano.
Ese niño es un prodigio del piano.
An extraordinary event that seems to be beyond natural explanation.
The appearance of lights in the sky was considered a prodigy.
La aparición de luces en el cielo fue considerado un prodigio.

Etymology

From Latin prodigium, which means 'portent' or 'wonder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wonder of nature
An extraordinary natural event that surprises.
prodigio de la naturaleza
musical prodigy
A person with exceptional skill in music.
prodigio musical
a marvel of engineering
An engineering work that is surprising and admirable.
un prodigio de la ingeniería

Related Words

prodigious
That causes amazement due to its greatness or extraordinary capacity.
prodigioso
wonderful
That is admirable or incredible.
maravilloso
phenomenal
That is outstanding or extraordinary.
fenomenal

Slang Meanings

Young genius
That child sang like a prodigy in the contest.
Ese niño cantó como un prodigio en el concurso.
Impressive talent
His ability to solve problems is a prodigy.
Su habilidad para resolver problemas es un prodigio.