Abrumadora (en. Overwhelming)
/a.bɾu.moˈða.ɾa/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That generates a feeling of overwhelm or emotional overload.
The overwhelming responsibility of the job has caused me a lot of stress.
La abrumadora responsabilidad del trabajo me ha causado mucho estrés.
That is very large or intense.
The overwhelming success of the movie surprised everyone.
El abrumadora éxito de la película sorprendió a todos.
That is filled with things or situations that distract or unsettle.
The overwhelming amount of information on the internet can be confusing.
La abrumadora cantidad de información en internet puede ser confusa.
Etymology
It comes from 'abrumar', which in turn is related to the Latin 'abrumare' meaning 'to sink' or 'to oppress'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
an overwhelming test
a situation that turns out to be extremely challenging or difficult to manage.
una prueba abrumadora
an overwhelming majority
a very large number of people or votes in favor of something.
una abrumadora mayoría
overwhelming joy
a happiness so intense that it can be difficult to control.
abrumadora alegría
Related Words
to overwhelm
Causing someone a feeling of excess that produces distress or despair.
abrumar
to burden
Subjecting someone to a great emotional or physical weight.
agobiar
oppression
The state of being overloaded or controlled in a difficult environment.
opresión
Slang Meanings
That is very impressive.
That party was overwhelming, I didn't expect it.
Esa fiesta fue abrumadora, no me lo esperaba.
Something that leaves you with no options due to its intensity.
I received an overwhelming amount of homework and I don't know where to start.
Recibí una abrumadora cantidad de tareas y no sé por dónde empezar.