Enormidad (en. Enormity)

/enoɾmiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Unmeasured amount or size.
The enormity of the problem requires an immediate solution.
La enormidad del problema requiere una solución inmediata.
Quality of what is enormous.
The enormity of his talent sets him apart in his field.
La enormidad de su talento lo distingue en su campo.
Excessive gravity or importance.
I do not understand the enormity of his mistake.
No entiendo la enormidad de su falta.

Etymology

From Latin 'enormitas', -atis, which refers to what is unequal or irregular.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enormity of something
refers to a large amount or size of something.
enormidad de algo
enormity of the crime
indicates the seriousness and severity of a crime.
enormidad del delito

Related Words

enormous
That is of large size or amount.
enorme
enormously
In an enormous or excessive manner.
enormemente
moral enormity
Quality of something that is morally repugnant or unjust.
enormidad moral

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something impressive or surprising.
That party was enormous, I had never seen anything like it.
Esa fiesta fue una enormidad, nunca había visto algo así.
Refers to a large amount of money.
He made a fortune with his last project.
Ganó una enormidad con su último proyecto.