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    Excesiva (en. Excessive)

    /ek-se-si-va/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is greater than what is considered normal or acceptable.
    She has an excessive attitude towards criticism.
    Ella tiene una actitud excesiva hacia las críticas.
    That is disproportionate in quantity or degree.
    The noise at the party was excessive, it wouldn't let anyone rest.
    El ruido en la fiesta fue excesivo, no dejaba descansar.
    That exceeds the established limits.
    The spending on the project was excessive, we need to adjust it.
    El gasto en el proyecto fue excesivo, necesitamos ajustarlo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excessīvus', meaning 'exceeding' or 'that exceeds'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excessive burden
    A weight greater than what is tolerable.
    excesiva carga
    excessive confidence
    Too much self-confidence, often taken to the extreme.
    excesiva confianza
    excessive worry
    A worry that goes beyond what is reasonable.
    excesiva preocupación

    Related Words

    excess
    Increase or quantity that surpasses the normal.
    exceso
    exceed
    To go beyond a limit or what is due.
    exceder
    disproportion
    Lack of moderation or restraint.
    desmesura

    Slang Meanings

    Things are very intense.
    That concert was excessive madness, I couldn't stop dancing.
    Ese concierto fue excesiva locura, no podía parar de bailar.
    Something that is out of control.
    The party became excessive, there was no one who could control it.
    La fiesta se volvió excesiva, no había quién la controlara.