Built from estar and the adjective brutal. The adjective comes through Late Latin brutalis, and modern Spanish also uses brutal colloquially for something magnificent or wonderful.
FAQ
What does está brutal mean?
Está brutal means that something is awesome, amazing, or strongly impressive in casual Spanish.
Is está brutal positive or negative?
It is usually positive when used as slang praise, though brutal can still be negative in other contexts.
Can está brutal describe people?
It can describe how a person looks in casual speech, but it most often praises things, events, places, or experiences.
Does está brutal change for plural subjects?
Yes. A plural subject normally takes están brutales, as in las fotos están brutales.
Is está brutal formal?
No. It belongs to informal speech, social media, and relaxed conversation.
How is it different from es brutal?
Está brutal often reacts to a current impression, while es brutal can sound more like a general description.
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