genial
great · brilliant
Se dice de algo o alguien que es muy bueno, agradable o causa admiración.
Definition & meaning
The word genial in Spanish can have two primary meanings depending on the context:
- Brilliant, excellent, or great: It is most commonly used to describe something or someone that is very good, impressive, or wonderful. It is a very common informal way to say that an idea or a plan is excellent.
- Genial (personality): It describes a person who is friendly, pleasant, cheerful, and kind. This usage is closer to the English word "genial."
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- It is an adjective that remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns (e.g., un plan genial, una idea genial).
- It is invariant in the singular, but its plural form is geniales.
Word origin:
- The word derives from the Latin genialis, which originally related to the "genius" or the spirit of a person, and later evolved to mean festive, joyful, or productive.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the meaning of "excellent": estupendo , fantástico , maravilloso , buenísimo .
- For the meaning of "friendly": amable , simpático , afable .
Antonyms:
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Examples
Tu idea para la fiesta de cumpleaños fue genial.adjective
Your idea for the birthday party was great.
El concierto de anoche fue genial.adjective
Last night's concert was great.
El concierto fue absolutamente genial.adjective
The concert was absolutely brilliant.
El viaje a la montaña estuvo genial.adjective
The trip to the mountain was great.
El viaje estuvo genial.adjective
The trip was great.
Mi amigo es genial.adjective
My friend is great.
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