outstanding

S2 W2

BrE /ˈaʊtˌstændɪŋ/ AmE /ˈaʊtˌstændɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 EXCELLENT [attributive / predicative] B1

very good or impressive; better than most others of the same type

excelente, sobresaliente, destacado

  • an outstanding performance/achievement
  • be an outstanding example

Collocations outstanding achievement · outstanding work

  • She gave an outstanding performance in the play.

    Ella dio una excelente actuación en la obra.

2 IMPORTANT [attributive / predicative] B1

very important or noticeable; attracting attention

importante, destacado, notable

  • an outstanding issue/problem
  • be an outstanding feature

Collocations outstanding problem · outstanding feature

  • There are still some outstanding issues to be resolved.

    Aún quedan algunos problemas importantes por resolver.

3 UNPAID [attributive / predicative] B2

not yet paid; owed or due but not settled

impagado, pendiente de pago

  • an outstanding bill/debt
  • be an outstanding amount

Collocations outstanding debt · outstanding balance

  • The company has a large outstanding debt.

    La empresa tiene una deuda importante pendiente de pago.