Spanish Phrase
He oído que está buenísimo.
Meaning
Literally, ‘I have heard that it is extremely good.’ The phrase is used to pass on a positive opinion you’ve heard from someone else, often about food, a place, or an experience.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to share a recommendation you’ve just heard, especially in informal conversation with friends or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Heoídoqueestábuenísimo
Present Perfect (he + participio)
‘He oído’ is the present perfect of ‘oír’, used to express something you have heard in the past that is still relevant.
Que as a conjunction
‘Que’ introduces the clause that reports the information you heard.
Estar vs. Ser
‘Está’ (estar) is used because the quality ‘buenísimo’ is considered temporary or subjective, not an inherent characteristic.
Superlative with -ísimo
‘Buenísimo’ is the absolute superlative of ‘bueno’, formed by adding the suffix -ísimo; it conveys ‘extremely good’ in a colloquial tone.
🗨In Conversation
He oído que está buenísimo.
I’ve heard it’s amazing.
¿De verdad? Tengo que probarlo.
Really? I have to try it.
✕Common Mistakes
He oído que es buenísimo.
Use ‘estar’ for temporary or subjective qualities; ‘es’ would imply a permanent characteristic.
He oído que está buenísimo la profesora.
Avoid using the superlative with people’s character traits; it sounds exaggerated.
↔Alternatives
Me han dicho que es excelente.
They've told me it’s excellent.
Dicen que está genial.
People say it’s great.
Escuché que está riquísimo.
I heard it’s super tasty.
Cultural Tip
‘Buenísimo’ is a very informal, colloquial superlative common in everyday speech across most Spanish‑speaking countries, especially in Latin America. It’s perfect for casual chats but should be avoided in formal writing or professional presentations.