Usage Note
Asombroso derives from asombrar ('to astonish'), itself from sombra ('shadow'). It is a strong intensifier and works with ser to describe an inherent quality: Es un músico asombroso (he is an astonishing musician).
Examples
"El paisaje desde la cima es asombroso."
Natural Translation
The view from the summit is astonishing.

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