A1 Expression ニュートラル

¡Excelente!

Excellent!

意味

Used to express high approval or quality.

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文化的背景

In many Latin American countries, 'Excelente' is the standard 'safe' word for tourists to use to show appreciation without needing to learn local slang like 'bacán' or 'pura vida'. While 'Excelente' is used, Spaniards often prefer '¡Genial!' or '¡Estupendo!' in casual conversation. 'Excelente' can sound slightly more formal or 'Latin American' to a Spaniard's ear. Using 'Excelente' in emails is a great way to maintain a positive but professional tone (e.g., 'Me parece una excelente propuesta').

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The 'E' Rule

Remember that 'excelente' ends in 'e', so it never becomes 'excelenta'. This is a common trap for beginners!

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Enthusiasm Matters

When saying '¡Excelente!', use a rising intonation to sound genuinely happy. A flat tone can sound sarcastic.

意味

Used to express high approval or quality.

🎯

The 'E' Rule

Remember that 'excelente' ends in 'e', so it never becomes 'excelenta'. This is a common trap for beginners!

💬

Enthusiasm Matters

When saying '¡Excelente!', use a rising intonation to sound genuinely happy. A flat tone can sound sarcastic.

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False Friend Alert

Don't use 'excitante' to mean 'excellent'. It usually has a sexual connotation in Spanish.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form of the adjective.

Las ideas de María son _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: excelentes

The adjective must be plural to match 'las ideas'.

Complete the dialogue.

—¿Quieres ir al cine? —¡_______! Me encanta la idea.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Excelente

The speaker likes the idea, so a positive exclamation is needed.

Match the response to the situation.

Your boss tells you the project is finished ahead of schedule.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¡Excelente noticia!

Finishing early is a positive outcome.

What would a waiter say if you liked the food?

Cliente: 'La cena estuvo excelente.' Camarero: '_______, me alegra mucho.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Excelente

The waiter repeats or acknowledges the positive sentiment.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

When to say ¡Excelente!

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Situations

  • Good news
  • Great food
  • Perfect plans
  • Work praise

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct form of the adjective. Choose A1

Las ideas de María son _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: excelentes

The adjective must be plural to match 'las ideas'.

Complete the dialogue. Fill Blank A1

—¿Quieres ir al cine? —¡_______! Me encanta la idea.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Excelente

The speaker likes the idea, so a positive exclamation is needed.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A2

Your boss tells you the project is finished ahead of schedule.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¡Excelente noticia!

Finishing early is a positive outcome.

What would a waiter say if you liked the food? dialogue_completion B1

Cliente: 'La cena estuvo excelente.' Camarero: '_______, me alegra mucho.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Excelente

The waiter repeats or acknowledges the positive sentiment.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

7 問

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

No, 'una mujer excelente' and 'un hombre excelente' are both correct.

Yes, it is a very common way to praise a meal.

The plural is 'excelentes'.

Yes, though 'genial' is more common in casual street talk.

Technically no, because 'excelente' is already a superlative. Just say 'excelente'.

It has one 'c' and one 'l'. Don't double the 'l' like in English 'excellent'!

関連フレーズ

🔗

Muy bien

similar

Very well / Very good

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Estupendo

synonym

Stupendous / Great

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Magnífico

synonym

Magnificent

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Sobresaliente

specialized form

Outstanding

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