antológico

anthological

adjective an-toh-LOH-hee-koh Rare

Origin: Greek anthologia (collection of flowers/poems).

Also means

outstanding, unforgettable

Usage Note

Antológico literally means 'worthy of being included in an anthology', but in everyday Spanish it has drifted into a superlative of admiration — una actuación antológica means a truly memorable, exceptional performance. This colloquial intensification makes it a near-synonym of memorable or histórico in sports commentary and reviews. It is distinct from English 'anthological', which retains its literary sense.

Examples

"Marcó un gol antológico en la final."

Natural Translation

He scored an unforgettable goal in the final.

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