Extraordinaria

Extraordinaria is the feminine singular form of the Spanish adjective extraordinario, meaning out of the ordinary or remarkable. It is used to describe things or people that are notably unusual, exceptional, or impressive. The masculine form is extraordinario, and the plural feminine extraordinarias.

Etymology and grammar: The word comes from Latin extraordinarius, formed from extra (outside) and ordinarius (ordinary). In Spanish, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify, so extraordinaria matches feminine singular nouns.

Usage: Extraordinaria appears in a range of contexts, from everyday speech to formal writing. Common collocations include una hazaña extraordinaria (an extraordinary feat), una situación extraordinaria (an extraordinary situation), and rendimiento extraordinario (outstanding performance). While often used to convey strong praise, some contexts favor more restrained terms such as excepcional or notable, depending on tone and rigor.

Cultural and media use: In Spanish-language media and marketing, extraordinaria is sometimes used as a stylistic label or title to convey high quality or exceptional character. When used as a proper noun in titles, it is typically capitalized (for example, as a work, product, or campaign name), and its meaning derives from the same adjective root.

See also: extraordinario, excepcional, sobresaliente, adjetivo calificativo.