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In Spanish there is a structure that is used to talk about something/someone's quality. This specific structure somehow highlights that quality. For this we use:
Ser + de + un/una + [noun+ adjective]
It is generally used with certain adjectives that are either very positive or very negative. Have a look at the following examples:
This structure is not common in colloquial Spanish; it is more formal and slightly more poetic.
If we wanted to convey the same meaning in a more colloquial way, we would simply have said:
"Estos productos tienen un sabor exquisito."
"La maquinaria tiene una categoría superior."
"Esa cantante tiene un talento extraordinario."
"Su vestimenta era muy vulgar."
See also Using ser de un (adjective) que
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