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    Denso (en. Dense)

    /ˈdenso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a substance that has a high degree of compactness.
    Water is less dense than oil.
    El agua es menos densa que el aceite.
    It applies to something that is difficult to penetrate or cross.
    The fog was so dense that you couldn't see a meter ahead.
    La niebla era tan densa que no se veía a un metro de distancia.
    Describes a person who does not comprehend quickly or has difficulty understanding.
    Don't be so dense, try to concentrate.
    No seas tan denso, intenta concentrarte.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'densus', which means 'thick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dense as a brick
    It is used to describe someone who is very unintelligent.
    denso como un ladrillo
    dense as a cloud
    Referring to something very thick or impenetrable.
    denso como una nube
    dense in thought
    Describes someone who takes a long time to understand things.
    denso en pensamiento

    Related Words

    density
    Property of a body that relates its mass to its volume.
    densidad
    thickness
    The measure of how thick an object is.
    espesor
    compact
    That is closely bound or tight.
    compacto

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe someone who does not understand things quickly.
    That guy is dense, he doesn't get the hints.
    Ese tipo es denso, no capta las indirectas.
    Sometimes refers to content that is difficult to understand.
    This book is very dense, it requires a lot of concentration to read.
    Este libro es muy denso, requiere mucha concentración para leerlo.