Prodigiosa (en. Prodigious)

/pɾo.ðiˈxo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That manifests an exceptional gift or talent.
His ability to solve problems is prodigious.
Su habilidad para resolver problemas es prodigiosa.
That provokes admiration for its greatness or uniqueness.
The view from the top of the mountain is prodigious.
La vista desde la cima de la montaña es prodigiosa.
That occurs largely in an extraordinary way.
The growth of the plants was prodigious after the rains.
El crecimiento de las plantas fue prodigioso tras las lluvias.

Etymology

From Latin 'prodigiosus', which means 'extraordinary' or 'wonderful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prodigious person
Indicates someone with exceptional abilities.
persona prodigiosa
prodigious talent
Refers to an outstanding skill in a specific area.
talento prodigioso
prodigious moment
An instant or situation that causes great admiration or astonishment.
momento prodigioso

Related Words

prodigy
Extraordinary thing or fact that causes admiration.
prodigio
prodigiousness
Quality of being prodigious or astonishing.
prodigiosidad
to lavish
To give or spend generously or abundantly.
prodigar

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who stands out in a group for their talent.
That boy is prodigious in math; everyone admires him.
Ese chico es prodigioso en las matemáticas, todos lo admiran.
Used to describe a surprising event.
The performance was prodigious; no one expected anything like that.
La actuación fue prodigiosa, nadie esperaba algo así.