prodigioso

prodigious

adjective proh-dee-HYOH-soh Rare

Origin: Latin prodigiosus (monstrous, wonderful)

Also means

marvellous

Usage Note

Prodigioso describes something extraordinary or a person with exceptional natural talent (un niño prodigioso = a child prodigy). It is an elevated register adjective; in everyday speech increíble or asombroso are more common. The noun prodigio (prodigy, marvel) is the root form. Agreement: una memoria prodigiosa.

Examples

"Tiene una memoria prodigiosa para los nombres."

Natural Translation

She has a prodigious memory for names.

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