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.