fantástico

fantastic, wonderful

adjective fahn-TAHS-tee-koh Less Common

Origin: From Greek phantastikos ('able to present to the mind'), via Latin phantasticus.

Usage Note

Fantástico is used both as a genre descriptor (literatura fantástica — 'fantasy literature') and as an enthusiastic exclamation of approval — ¡Fantástico! ('Fantastic!/Great!'). The latter informal use is very common across all registers. The feminine is fantástica; the plural forms are fantásticos, fantásticas. Its meaning has weakened through overuse, similar to English 'fantastic.'

Examples

"La película fue absolutamente fantástica."

Natural Translation

The film was absolutely fantastic.

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