/espektakuˈlaɾ/
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Translation
spectacular
Word origin
From Latin spectaculum ('a show, a spectacle'), from spectare ('to watch'). English 'spectacular' and 'spectacle' come from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- spectaculum
- English cognates
- spectacular, spectacle
Grammar
Masc pluralespectaculares
Examples
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The view from the mountain is spectacular.
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It was a spectacular match from start to finish.
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How spectacular the sky is tonight!
bailarines actuación .
The dancers gave a spectacular performance.
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The hotel has spectacular gardens.
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