Excesivo (en. Excessive)

/eksɛsivo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is larger, more important, or more intense than what is considered normal.
The heat in summer can be excessive in some regions.
El calor en verano puede ser excesivo en algunas regiones.
That is done in a greater measure than appropriate.
His spending on clothes is excessive.
Su gasto en ropa es excesivo.
That contains or expresses a quantity that exceeds limits.
The noise at the party was excessive.
El ruido en la fiesta fue excesivo.

Etymology

From Latin 'excessivus', meaning 'exceeded'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excess of confidence
Self-confidence that exceeds reasonable limits.
exceso de confianza
committed excesses
Acts that exceed what is allowed, generally in a negative context.
excesos cometidos
there is no excessive care
Indicates that it is always better to be cautious with additional measures.
no hay excesivo cuidado

Related Words

excessiveness
Quality of being excessive.
excesividad
to exceed
To exceed a limit or quantity.
exceder
excessiveness
Quality of being immoderate, resulting in excess.
desmesura

Slang Meanings

Excess
You have an excess at that party, no one can handle that much alcohol.
Tienes un exceso en esa fiesta, nadie aguanta tanto alcohol.
Trash
That concert was trash, everything was excessive.
Ese concierto fue trash, todo excesivo.