When we are writing, on many occasions we make spelling errors without realizing it, but in other cases, doubts may arise about how a word is written, and that is that the change of a single letter can be catastrophic and spoil the message and the text. to which we have dedicated time and effort in general.
Keep in mind that spelling errors are usually remembered more easily than the rest of the message you want to convey, so check your texts well before publishing them and correct any mistakes you may have made. In addition, if you are not sure how to write a word, always go to a dictionary, either the typical physical one in which you must search according to the order of the letters or go to the convenient internet and search for your word in online dictionaries.
In this case we are going to talk about the word “spectacular” and the various variants that have emerged. Next we are going to see how to write spectacular or spectacular.
Spectacular
According to the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language, the word “spectacular” does not exist, so its use, although it has become very widespread and people use it believing that they are doing it correctly, is not the case. It would be a misspelled and misspelled word.
Spectacular
This time we do have it well written, without any errors that could make you look bad. This is the correct spelling of this word, with an “s” instead of an “x” in the second position.
According to the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language, this word is an adjective, which is why it is commonly used to define a noun. It can be said that a person, a thing, an event, etc. is or is spectacular.
Meaning of spectacular: If we go to a dictionary of the official Spanish Language, we find that it has several meanings, all related to each other.
- That it has its own characteristics of public spectacle.
- What is worthy of admiration.
- That draws attention and arouses admiration for being exaggerated or out of the ordinary, also for being extraordinary.
- Related to spectacle and public entertainment (television, radio, theater)
Usage examples for spectacular
We believed that this spectacular storm would never end.
Using it in a sentence with hyperbole or exaggeration, in this case the adjective “spectacular” accompanies the word storm and refers to the fact that it was an unusual storm, very striking.
Another example of where and how to use the word “spectacular” can be:
The Cirque du Soleil show tonight has been spectacular, it always leaves me speechless.
In this case, the adjective refers to how a public spectacle has been, acclaiming how extraordinary it has been.
Synonyms
As for synonyms (that is, words whose meaning is the same or closely related to the first, so any of these words can be used without altering the meaning of the message) this adjective also has some that we can use instead.
If we go to a dictionary of synonyms, we can see that those of the word spectacular are: ostentatious, ostentatious, gimmicky, lavish, sensational, grandiose, dramatic, colorful, showy, excellent, extraordinary, fantastic, stupendous, formidable, artificial, astonishing, surprising, theatrical, impressive, surprising, exaggerated, showy, or lavish. In some cases we could also use the word circus as its synonym, but not in all cases and messages would be equally effective.
Antonyms
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a word that means the opposite of being extraordinary and unusual, then we must look for an antonym.
In the case of “spectacular” the dictionary of antonyms of the Spanish language tells us that its antonyms are: simple, discreet
Spectacular
Another very common mistake when writing the word “spectacular” is using a “z” in the second position instead of an “s”, leaving the word ezpectacular instead of spectacular. This word does not exist either, so it is considered a misspelling.
Trick
If you have doubts when writing this word I recommend that you verbalize it. Keep in mind that if you use the word “expectacular”, the “x” sound in the second position sounds very forced, and it almost stresses this first syllable unnecessarily, since it is very excessive.
In the case of using the “z” instead of the “s” something similar to the previous case also happens.
On the other hand, if we verbalize it correctly, the sound is fluid, and we realize that the “s” lengthens the syllable, giving harmony to the word.
With this little clarification, now you know how to spell spectacular or spectacular, so there are no more excuses for using this word correctly when you are going to define something that seems incredible, fantastic or excellent to you.