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    Espesa (en. Thick)

    /esˈpe.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a liquid or substance that has a dense consistency.
    The soup is thick because I added a lot of mashed potatoes.
    La sopa está espesa porque le añadí mucho puré de papa.
    Describes something that has considerable thickness.
    The fog was so thick that I couldn't see a meter ahead.
    La niebla estaba tan espesa que no se veía a un metro de distancia.
    Indicates a large amount of something accumulated.
    The vegetation in the jungle is so thick that it barely lets light through.
    La vegetación en la selva es tan espesa que apenas deja pasar la luz.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'expessa', which means 'thick' or 'dense'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a thick fog
    Refers to a very dense fog that impairs visibility.
    una niebla espesa
    thick as a gel
    Used to describe a substance with a density similar to that of a gel.
    espesa como un gel

    Related Words

    thickness
    Measure of the thickness of an object.
    espesor
    density
    Amount of mass per unit volume in a substance.
    densidad

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is difficult to understand or communicate with.
    When she talks about her problems, she is really thick.
    Cuando habla de sus problemas, está muy espesa.
    Description of a complicated or confusing situation.
    This matter is thick, I can't understand it.
    Este asunto está espeso, no logro entenderlo.