Spanish Phrase
¡Está buenísimo!
Meaning
This exclamation means 'It's awesome!' or 'It's super good!'. It conveys strong enthusiasm about something that is currently being experienced, such as a dish, a performance, or a view.
When to use
Use it in informal, spoken contexts when you want to emphasize how great something feels right now. It works well with food, music, movies, or any situation that elicits excitement.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¡Estábuenísimo!
Estar (está)
Use 'estar' to describe a temporary state or condition, not a permanent characteristic.
Superlative -ísimo
Add the suffix -ísimo (with accent) to an adjective to express an absolute superlative, meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.
🗨In Conversation
¡Está buenísimo!
It's amazing!
¡Me alegra que te guste!
I'm glad you like it!
✕Common Mistakes
¡Es buenísimo!
Use 'estar' for temporary states; 'es' is for permanent qualities.
¡Está buenisimo!
The accent on the í is required in the -ísimo superlative.
¡Está buenísimo!!
Only one exclamation mark is needed at the beginning and end.
↔Alternatives
¡Está delicioso!
It's delicious!
¡Qué rico!
How tasty!
¡Está genial!
It's great!
¡Es excelente!
It's excellent!
Cultural Tip
The -ísimo superlative is very common in everyday Spanish and adds a lively, informal tone. In formal writing you would prefer 'muy bueno' or 'excelente' instead of 'buenísimo'. Also, remember the accent on the í; omitting it (buenisimo) is a common learner error.