Densa (en. Dense)

/'densa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having a large amount of mass or content per unit of volume.
The air in the lower layers of the atmosphere is dense.
El aire en las capas más bajas de la atmósfera es denso.
Applied to situations or concepts that are difficult to understand due to their complexity.
The research text is so dense that it is difficult to follow.
El texto de la investigación es tan denso que resulta complicado de seguir.
Having strong flavor or nutrients.
This smoothie is dense as it contains a lot of protein.
Este batido es denso, ya que contiene muchas proteínas.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'densus', which means 'thick' or 'compact'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dense mind
Refers to a person who is slow to understand things.
mente densa
dense atmosphere
Description of an environment that is heavy or difficult to navigate.
atmosfera densa
dense clouds
Refers to clouds that darken the sky and may cause rain.
nubes densas

Related Words

density
Measure of mass per unit of volume.
densidad
thickness
Measure of how thick an object or material is.
espesor
compactness
Degree to which a material occupies space.
compacidad

Slang Meanings

In some circles, it is used to describe a person who is a bit clumsy or absent-minded.
Don't be dense, you understand that it's like this.
No seas densa, entiendes que es así.
Used to refer to something that is complicated or heavy to process.
That problem is dense, I don't think I'll solve it soon.
Ese problema es denso, no creo que lo solucione pronto.