Abrumador (en. Overwhelming)

/aˈβɾu.ma.ðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Something that causes a feeling of overload or intense pressure.
The amount of work was overwhelming for him.
La cantidad de trabajo fue abrumadora para él.
An experience that is difficult to manage or endure.
The sadness was overwhelming after the loss.
La tristeza era abrumadora después de la pérdida.
That overflows the limits of what is tolerable.
The situation became overwhelming when more problems arose.
La situación se volvió abrumadora cuando llegaron más problemas.

Etymology

From the verb 'abrumar' with the suffix '-dor' indicating an agent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overwhelming emotions
A state where too many emotions are felt at the same time.
abrumador de emociones
overwhelming sensation
When something is so intense that it hinders control or reaction.
sensación abrumadora

Related Words

to overwhelm
To cause someone an intense emotional burden.
abrumar
to burden
To cause a feeling of pressure or difficulty.
agobiar
to overwhelm
To subject someone to a feeling of great astonishment or confusion.
apabullar

Slang Meanings

Everything that is felt excessively like stress or burden.
I was so stressed that everything was overwhelming.
Estaba tan estresado que todo era un abrumador.
Description of a situation that cannot be easily endured.
The party was so fun that it became overwhelming.
La fiesta fue tan divertida que resultó abrumadora.