Copiosamente (en. Copiously)

/kopi.oˈsamen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an abundant or large quantity.
He cried copiously during the movie.
Lloró copiosamente durante la película.
Refers to something that is done excessively or in an unrestrained manner.
They ate copiously at the party.
Comieron copiosamente en la fiesta.
Indicates a high intensity in the described action.
He made copious notes in his notebook.
Hizo copiosas anotaciones en su cuaderno.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'copia', meaning abundance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cry copiously
To cry in an intense or abundant manner.
llorar copiosamente
to eat copiously
To consume food in large quantities.
comer copiosamente
to speak copiously
To speak extensively or with many details.
hablar copiosamente

Related Words

copy
Quantity of something that is reproduced or repeated.
copia
copious
That is abundant or excessive.
copioso
abundant copy
Large quantity of reproductions of something.
copia abundante

Slang Meanings

To spend a lot on an event or purchase.
That guy always spends copiously at his parties.
Ese tipo siempre gasta copiosamente en sus fiestas.
To have a lot of fun in an activity.
We laughed copiously throughout the whole dinner.
Nosotros nos reímos copiosamente durante toda la cena.