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    Excesos (en. Excesses)

    /ekˈsesos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Actions or behaviors that exceed what is usual or permitted.
    Excessive alcohol consumption can cause health problems.
    Los excesos en el consumo de alcohol pueden causar problemas de salud.
    An amount that exceeds what is reasonable or necessary.
    The excessive expenses at the party surprised the organizer.
    Los excesos de gastos en la fiesta sorprendieron al organizador.
    Any aspect that is in excess or has been taken to an extreme.
    Speeding is dangerous for drivers.
    Los excesos de velocidad son peligrosos para los conductores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excessus', meaning 'excess, to surpass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to overindulge
    To behave in a way that exceeds limits.
    hacer excesos
    excessive confidence
    To have unreasonable confidence in oneself.
    excesos de confianza
    food overindulgence
    Excessive consumption of food.
    excesos alimenticios

    Related Words

    excessiveness
    Action or conduct that lacks measure or moderation.
    desmesura
    moderation
    Attitude of not exceeding oneself in acts or words.
    moderación
    exceptional
    That deviates from the ordinary or usual.
    excepcional

    Slang Meanings

    To do it big
    Whenever he goes out, he overindulges and does it big.
    Siempre que sale, hace excesos y lo hace a lo grande.
    To go overboard
    You went overboard with the party; there was more food than we could eat!
    Te pasaste de rosca con la fiesta, ¡había más comida de la que podíamos comer!
    To go crazy
    At the concert, he went crazy and started to overindulge.
    En el concierto se volvió loco y empezó a hacer excesos.