An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
adjective 1. (marvelous)
a. wonderful Pasamos un fin de semana magnífico en Praga el mes pasado. We had a wonderful weekend in Prague last month.
b. magnificent Los paisajes en esa parte de Venezuela son magníficos. The scenery in that part of Venezuela is magnificent.
c. superb Te recomiendo la comida que sirven en este restaurante porque es magnífica. I can recommend the food they serve in this restaurant; it's superb.
d. great Spielberg estrenó una película magnífica y al público le encantó. Spielberg has released a great film which the public loved.
2. (sumptuous)
a. magnificent El magnífico interior del palacio fue completamente restaurado. The magnificent interior of the palace has been completely restored.
3. (form of address)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain) a. honorable
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States) Él fue rector magnífico de la Universidad de Salamanca durante diez años. He was the honorable rector of Salamanca University for ten years.
b. honourable (United Kingdom) El rector magnífico convocó a un concurso literario. The honourable rector instituted a literary competition.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g. Wow!).
interjection 4. (used to express satisfaction)
a. splendid Tengo una chamarra que puedes tomar prestada. - ¡Magnífico! I have a jacket you can borrow. - Splendid!
b. excellent Hay un vuelo esta tarde a las ocho. - ¡Magnífico! There's a flight this evening at eight. - Excellent!
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
adjective 1. (muy bueno; idea, invento, oportunidad)
a. wonderful, magnificent una habitación con magníficas vistas al mar a room with a magnificent view of the sea
tus amigos son una gente magnífica your friends are wonderful
llegaré a las ocho — ¡magnífico! I'll be there at eight — splendid!
2. (grandioso, espléndido)
a. great, fantastic ¡con esa falda estás magnífica! you look great o fantastic in that skirt!
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magnífico
adjective
magnificent; wonderful es un jugador magnífico he's a magnificent o wonderful player; tenemos un magnífico profesor we have a magnificent o wonderful teacher; Ortega estuvo magnífico Ortega was magnificent
estuvo magnífico; su dignidad, su civismo, salvaron la noche
¡magnífico! excellent!; splendid!
Lorenzo el Magnífico Nace Lorenzo el Magnífico en el seno de la familia Médicis
rector magnífico (España) (Univ) honourable Chancellor; honorable Chancellor; (EEUU)
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