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    Descomunal (en. Huge)

    /des.ko.muˈnal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is of great dimension or size.
    The wave was enormous and swept everything in its path.
    La ola fue descomunal y arrastró todo a su paso.
    It indicates that something is exceptional or out of the ordinary.
    The athlete's performance was enormous during the competition.
    El rendimiento del atleta fue descomunal durante la competencia.
    It is used to describe situations or phenomena that surpass the usual.
    The thawing has caused a huge increase in sea level.
    El deshielo ha causado un descomunal aumento del nivel del mar.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'comunal' which refers to what is common or collective.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an enormous task
    A task that is extremely difficult or extensive.
    una tarea descomunal
    an enormous effort
    An effort that exceeds expectations or is beyond the usual.
    un descomunal esfuerzo
    an enormous mistake
    A mistake that is very significant or impactful.
    un descomunal error

    Related Words

    communal
    Relating to a community or group.
    comunal
    community
    A set of people who share similar interests or characteristics.
    comunidad
    dimensional
    Relating to the dimensions or size of an object.
    dimensional

    Slang Meanings

    Something incredible or impressive in a colloquial context.
    That concert was enormous; I had never seen anything like it.
    Ese concierto fue descomunal, nunca había visto algo así.
    Describes a funny or exaggerated situation.
    The party was enormous; we danced until dawn.
    La fiesta fue descomunal, bailamos hasta el amanecer.