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    Colosal (en. Colossal)

    /ko.lo.sal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Referring to something of enormous or extraordinary proportions.
    The statue had a colossal size that attracted thousands of tourists.
    La estatua tenía un tamaño colosal que atraía a miles de turistas.
    Used to describe something that is impressive or extraordinary in nature.
    The success of the project was colossal, exceeding all expectations.
    El éxito del proyecto fue colosal, superando todas las expectativas.
    Denotes something that is extremely large or excessive.
    The colossal wave swept everything in its path.
    La colosal ola arrasó con todo a su paso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'colossalis', which means 'giant' or 'enormous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a colossal task
    A task of great magnitude or difficulty.
    una tarea colosal
    a colossal mistake
    A very serious or significant mistake.
    un colosal error
    colossal results
    Results that are extraordinarily good or large.
    resultados colosales

    Related Words

    colossus
    A being or figure of great size, often mythological.
    coloso
    monster
    A being of great size or deformity, often related to the terrifying.
    monstruo
    titan
    A person with extraordinary abilities or achievements.
    titan

    Slang Meanings

    Something impressive or surprising in its context.
    That car is colossal! I've never seen one so big.
    ¡Ese coche es colosal! Nunca había visto uno tan grande.
    Refers to an event or occurrence that generates a great impact.
    The party was colossal; everyone remembers it.
    La fiesta fue colosal, todo el mundo la recuerda.