portentoso

portentoso(
pohr
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tehn
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toh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. wonderful
Mario tiene una memoria portentosa, y recuerda los nombres de sus 100 compañeros de trabajo.Mario has a wonderful memory, and he can remember the names of his 100 coworkers.
b. marvelous
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La portentosa actuación del artista novel impresionó al público.The new artist's marvelous performance impressed the audience.
c. marvellous
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Tu hijo tiene unas dotes de actuación portentosas. Debería ser actor.Your son has some marvellous acting skills. He should become an actor.
d. magnificent
El portentoso mago hizo unos trucos realmente increíbles.The magnificent magician did some really incredible tricks.
e. superb
Mi profesor está muy contento, porque dice que soy un alumno portentoso.My teacher is very happy, because he says I am a superb student.
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