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"Alucinante" is an adjective which is often translated as "hallucinatory", and "degradante" is an adjective which is often translated as "degrading". Learn more about the difference between "alucinante" and "degradante" below.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hallucinatory
El músico escribió las canciones cuando experimentaba con drogas alucinantes.The musician wrote the songs when he was experimenting with hallucinatory drugs.
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(wonderful)
a. fantastic
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Qué tal tu viaje a Tailandia? - ¡Alucinante! Quiero ir otra vez.How was your trip to Thailand? - Fantastic! I want to go back.
b. amazing
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
El concierto fue alucinante por el show de luces.The concert was amazing because of the light show.
c. awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Su fotografía es alucinante. Me encantan los retratos especialmente.His photography is awesome. I especially love his portraits.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. degrading
Me pareció degradante que Miguel se arrodillara y llorara frente a su ex.I found it degrading that Miguel knelt down and cried in front of his ex.
b. humiliating
Los presos soportaron trato degradante.The prisoners endured humiliating treatment.
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