Sensacional (en. Sensational)

/sensaθioˈnal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is extraordinary or astounding.
The show was sensational, full of lights and flying objects.
El espectáculo fue sensacional, lleno de luces y objetos voladores.
Describes situations or events that generate great expectation or excitement.
The news of the band's new album was sensational for their followers.
La noticia del nuevo álbum de la banda fue sensacional para sus seguidores.
Indicates something that stands out or is notable compared to the usual.
Her performance in the play was sensational and received several applause.
Su actuación en la obra fue sensacional y recibió varios aplausos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sensationalis', which refers to sensations.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a sensational success
an impressive or highly successful achievement.
un éxito sensacional
a sensational story
narrative that provokes a great emotional reaction.
una historia sensacional
sensationalist
referring to an approach that exaggerates facts to attract attention.
sensacionalista

Related Words

sensation
Perception or experience that produces a stimulus.
sensación
to feel
To experience a sensation or emotion.
sentir
emotion
Intense affective reaction to certain events.
emoción

Slang Meanings

Something incredible or hard to believe.
That party was sensational, the details were crazy.
Esa fiesta fue sensacional, los detalles eran de locura.
Use of sensational to describe something that is exaggerated.
That gossip is very sensational, I can't believe it.
Ese chisme es muy sensacional, no puedo creerlo.