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    Espeso (en. Thick)

    /esˈpeso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that has great density or thickness.
    The coffee was so thick that I could hardly move the spoon.
    El café estaba tan espeso que casi no podía mover la cuchara.
    It can refer to situations where there is a large amount of something.
    There was thick air in the room due to the smoke.
    Había un aire espeso en la habitación debido al humo.
    It is used to describe liquids that are dense.
    The fruit jam became thick as it cooled.
    La mermelada de fruta se volvió espesa al enfriarse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'spissus', which means dense or thick.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thick as a brick
    It is used to describe something or someone that is very dense or not very intelligent.
    espeso como un ladrillo
    thick air
    It refers to a heavy or loaded atmosphere, often due to smoke or humidity.
    aire espeso
    thick coffee
    Coffee that has been prepared with a high concentration of ground coffee.
    café espeso

    Related Words

    density
    Measure of the amount of mass in a given volume.
    densidad
    thickness
    Measure of the distance between two opposing surfaces of an object.
    grosor

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe a person who does not easily understand something.
    That guy is so thick, he doesn't get the hints.
    Ese chico es tan espeso, no capta las indirectas.
    It can refer to a complicated or confusing situation.
    The conversation became thick and no one knew what was being talked about.
    La charla se volvió espesa y nadie sabía de qué se hablaba.