impressive

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɪm.prɪ.sɪv/ AmE /ˈɪm.prɪ.sɪv/

adjective en → es

1 STRONG IMPRESSION [attributive], [predicative] B1

causing admiration or approval because of being very good, large, etc.

impresionante, asombroso, notable

  • an impressive performance/speech/building
  • find somebody/something impressive

Collocations impressive results · impressive achievements

  • The building was very impressive.

    El edificio era muy impresionante.

2 SURPRISING [attributive], [predicative] B2

surprising because it is better or larger than expected

sorprendente, asombroso, notable

  • an impressive number of something

Collocations impressive turnout · impressive response

  • The turnout was impressive.

    La asistencia fue sorprendente.