Asaz (en. Rather)

/aˈsaz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates a considerable amount or a high degree.
The task was quite complicated.
La tarea fue asaz complicada.
It is used to indicate that something is more than usual.
I was quite tired after the trip.
Estaba asaz cansado después del viaje.
Synonym of 'a lot' or 'quite' in literary contexts.
The price is quite high for this product.
El precio es asaz alto para este producto.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'ad satis', which means 'sufficient'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quite interesting
Very interesting, in great quantity or degree.
asaz interesante
quite surprising
Surprise to a high degree.
asaz sorprendente
quite difficult
Considerable difficulty.
asaz difícil

Related Words

sufficient
That is enough or sufficient, that is appropriate.
suficiente
abundant
That exists in large quantity.
abundante
excessive
That exceeds what is considered normal.
excesivo

Slang Meanings

Often used in informal contexts to express exaggeration.
The concert was quite fun.
Estuvo asaz divertido el concierto.
It may imply that something is too much or excessively large.
That car is quite big for my town.
Ese coche es asaz grande para mi pueblo.