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"Estupendo" is an adjective which is often translated as "great", and "genial" is an adjective which is also often translated as "great". Learn more about the difference between "estupendo" and "genial" below.
estupendo(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (fantastic)
b. marvelous
Tiene un marido estupendo al que le encanta jugar con los niños.She has a marvelous husband who loves playing with children.
c. wonderful
Ana vive en un barrio estupendo. Hay muchas tiendas y cafés, y un parque muy grande.Ana lives in a wonderful neighborhood. There are lots of stores and cafes, and a big park.
d. stupendous
La obra nueva está estupenda; la tienes que ver.The new play is stupendous; you have to see it.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
genial(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (extremely good)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. great (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Es genial que puedas pasar tu cumpleaños con tus mejores amigos.It's great that you can spend your birthday with your best friends.
b. brilliant (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Es una película genial. Me encantó.It's a brilliant movie. I loved it.
c. fantastic (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Me parece una idea genial. Deberías ponerla en práctica.I think it's a fantastic idea. You should put it into practice.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
4. (colloquial) (used to express approval)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. great (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Ya terminaste el proyecto? ¡Genial!You already finished the project? Great!
b. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Conseguí entradas para el concierto. - ¡Genial!I got tickets for the concert. - Cool!
c. that's fantastic (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Aprobé el examen de manejar. - ¡Genial!I passed my driving test. - That's fantastic!
5. (colloquial) (used to express sarcasm)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. great (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Genial! Otra vez no funciona la calefacción.Great! The heating isn't working again.
