Enormes (en. Huge)

/eˈnɔr.mes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a very large size or volume.
The building is enormous.
El edificio es enorme.
That is excessive or extraordinary in degree or quantity.
He made an enormous effort to complete the task.
Hizo un esfuerzo enorme para completar la tarea.
That makes a great impression due to its size.
The enormous trees in the forest are impressive.
Los enormes árboles del bosque son impresionantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'enormis', meaning 'out of norm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

by a huge margin
prominently or overwhelmingly in comparison
por un enorme margen
a huge challenge
a very difficult task or problem
un enorme desafío
enormous responsibility
a great burden or duty to bear
enorme responsabilidad

Related Words

enormity
Quality of being enormous.
enormidad
enormously
To a great extent or scope.
enormemente
enormousness
Size or magnitude that is enormous.
enormeza

Slang Meanings

Very tall or robust people.
That basketball player is enormous.
Ese jugador de baloncesto es un enormes.
Something that is impressive or surprising.
The party was enormous, everyone had fun.
La fiesta fue enormes, todos se divirtieron.