Estrepitosa (en. Resounding)
es-tre-pi-to-sa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That causes a great noise or uproar.
The party was so loud that it was heard kilometers away.
La fiesta fue tan estrepitosa que se escuchó a kilómetros.
That manifests with great uproar.
The car's engine made a loud noise.
El motor del coche hacía un ruido estrepitoso.
That is exaggerated or draws a lot of attention.
His entrance was so loud that everyone stared at him.
Su entrada fue estrepitosa, todos se quedaron mirándolo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'strepitosus', which means 'noisy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a uproar
To cause a great commotion or noise.
hacer un estrepito
a deafening uproar
A noise so loud that it prevents hearing.
un estrepito ensordecedor
to fall with a crash
To fall in a noisy and uncontrolled manner.
caer con estrepito
Related Words
uproar
Loud noise or commotion.
estrépito
roar
Loud noise, particularly from an explosion.
estruendo
commotion
Confusion or noise caused by a group of people.
alboroto
Slang Meanings
Extreme disorder or chaos.
The meeting became so loud that no one could speak.
La reunión se volvió estrepitosa, nadie podía hablar.
Something done with much pomp or exaggeration.
The way he speaks is so loud that it draws all the attention.
Su forma de hablar es tan estrepitosa que atrae todas las miradas.