Prodigioso (en. Prodigious)

/pro.diˈxi.o.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That inspires admiration for being exceptional or extraordinary.
The pianist's talent is prodigious.
El talento del pianista es prodigioso.
That is impressive or surprising.
Nature presents prodigious phenomena.
La naturaleza presenta fenómenos prodigiosos.
That results in large quantities or excesses.
The event attracted a prodigious crowd.
El evento atrajo una multitud prodigiosa.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

prodigious effort
An effort made that turns out to be exceptional.
prodigioso esfuerzo
a prodigious talent
A talent that is remarkable or exceptionally developed.
un talento prodigioso
a prodigious happiness
A happiness that is intense or extraordinary.
una felicidad prodigiosa

Related Words

prodigy
Extraordinary fact or thing that surprises or astonishes.
prodigio
wonderful
That inspires admiration for its beauty or qualities.
maravilloso
spectacular
That impresses with its greatness or beauty.
espectacular

Slang Meanings

Something that leaves a strong impression.
That movie was prodigious; I can't stop thinking about it.
Esa película fue prodigiosa, no puedo dejar de pensar en ella.
An impressive achievement.
Achieved a prodigious performance on the exam.
Logró un rendimiento prodigioso en el examen.