buenísima

Buenísima is a Spanish adjective formed from bueno with the superlative suffix -ísimo, used to express a very high degree of goodness or quality. The feminine form buenísima is used with feminine nouns (for example, una comida buenísima, una película buenísima). The corresponding masculine form is buenísimo (un día buenísimo). In practice, buenísima also functions as a strong informal intensifier in speech, and can appear in exclamations such as ¡Buenísima! meaning “Excellent!” or “Awesome!”

Use and meaning

Buenísima can describe a wide range of things, including food, performances, objects, or people. When applied to people, it usually conveys admiration for their character or abilities (una persona buenísima). In food or experiences, it emphasizes exceptional tastiness or quality (la sopa está buenísima; la película fue buenísima). While it is common in everyday speech, buenísima is informal and may be considered too colloquial for formal writing; in formal contexts, synonyms like excelente or magnífico are preferred.

Regional and stylistic notes

Buenísima is widely used across Spanish-speaking regions, with particularly strong colloquial presence in Latin America and casual speech in Spain. Its value lies in vivid emphasis rather than a precise grade; listeners infer a positive, superlative assessment. The related interjection buenísimo often stands alone to express broad approval.

See also

bueno, buenísimo, buenísima, delicioso, excelente, magnífico.