Demasiada (en. Too much)

/demaˈsjaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates that there is more than is considered sufficient or adequate.
I have eaten too much food and now I feel bad.
He comido demasiada comida y ahora me siento mal.
It is used to emphasize an excessive degree of quality or characteristic.
It is too late to go for a walk.
Es demasiado tarde para salir a pasear.
Indicates that something is excessive.
She has too much information about the topic.
Ella tiene demasiada información sobre el tema.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'demasí', which means 'beyond what is sufficient'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

too much pressure
Situation where it feels that the emotional or physical burden is too much.
demasiada presión
too much information
When one receives more information than can be processed.
demasiada información

Related Words

too much
Indicates an exaggerated degree or more than necessary.
demasiado
excess
Quantity that exceeds what is normal or sufficient.
exceso

Slang Meanings

A colloquial use that implies that something is overwhelming.
That party was too much, I didn’t even know how to get out of there.
Esa fiesta fue demasiada, no sabía ni cómo salir de ahí.