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sublime means sublime — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 16, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

sublime

adjective • /[soo-BLEE-meh]/

sublime

Example:

El paisaje sublime tocó mi alma profunda.

The sublime landscape touched my deep soul.

🧠 What does sublime mean?

Sublime describes something of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty that it inspires awe and wonder. It transcends ordinary beauty and evokes a sense of profound admiration. Think breathtaking landscapes, masterpieces of art, or acts of incredible generosity. It can also refer to something so elevated or pure that it approaches perfection.

📚 Extra examples

  • La vista desde la cima de la montaña era sublime.
    The view from the mountaintop was sublime.
  • El concierto de piano fue una experiencia sublime.
    The piano concert was a sublime experience.
  • Mostró una sublime indiferencia ante el peligro.
    They showed a sublime indifference to danger.
  • El chef crea platillos de sabor sublime.
    The chef creates dishes of sublime flavor.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'sublime' comes from the Latin word 'sublimis', meaning 'lofty' or 'uplifted'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "sublime"

Synonyms: magnífico, grandioso, exquisito, espléndido, maravilloso
Opposites: vulgar, ordinario, trivial, mediocre

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'sublime' in Spanish?
The word 'sublime' is the same in both Spanish and English.
How do you pronounce 'sublime' in Spanish?
In Spanish, 'sublime' is pronounced soo-BLEE-meh, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'sublime' in a sentence?
You can use 'sublime' to describe anything that evokes a sense of awe and wonder, such as 'La música era sublime' (The music was sublime) or 'El paisaje es sublime' (The landscape is sublime).
What is the English translation of 'sublime'?
The English translation of 'sublime' is, conveniently, also 'sublime'.
Does 'sublime' change for gender or number?
No, 'sublime' remains the same regardless of the gender or number of the noun it modifies. For example, 'un momento sublime' (a sublime moment), 'una experiencia sublime' (a sublime experience), 'unos momentos sublimes' (sublime moments), 'unas experiencias sublimes' (sublime experiences).
Is 'sublime' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, 'sublime' is used more sparingly than beautiful or pretty. It’s reserved for truly exceptional things and thus carries a certain weight.
Does 'sublime' have slang or double meanings?
'Sublime' doesn't have any slang or double meanings in standard Spanish. It consistently retains its core meaning related to profound beauty or excellence.
Is 'sublime' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'sublime' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

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