Demasía (en. Excess)

/demasiˈa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates an excessive degree.
She works too much for her age.
Ella trabaja demasiado para su edad.
Used to express an amount that surpasses the normal.
He made too much noise during the movie.
Hizo demasiado ruido durante la película.
Serves to emphasize the intensity of an action.
We are too excited for the concert.
Estamos demasiado emocionados por el concierto.

Etymology

From Latin 'demasias', meaning 'excess'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

too good
Refers to something so good that it seems unreal.
demasiado bueno
too much information
Indicates that there is more information than needed.
demasiada información
too late
It is used to express that the opportune moment has passed.
demasiado tarde

Related Words

excess
The quality or state of being excessive.
demasía
too much
Expressing an excessive degree or more than is required.
demasiado
excessive
Exceeding the normal or expected.
excesivo

Slang Meanings

Something really impressive or amazing.
That party was too much, I had never seen anything like it.
Esa fiesta fue demasiado, nunca había visto algo así.
To do something to an extreme degree.
That movie was too intense for me.
Esa película fue demasiado intensa para mí.