Gigantescos (en. Gigantic)

/xiɡanˈtes.kos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a size or dimension far above normal.
The trees in that forest are gigantic.
Los árboles en ese bosque son gigantescos.
That is disproportionate due to its large size.
Gigantic buildings were constructed in the city.
Se construyeron gigantescos edificios en la ciudad.
Something that presents itself in an exaggerated or monumental way.
The event was a gigantic success.
El evento fue un éxito gigantesco.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'gigante', which comes from the Latin 'gigans', 'gigantis', meaning 'enormous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a gigantic effort
a large amount of work or effort.
un esfuerzo gigantesco
a gigantic task
a task that requires a lot of time or effort due to its large scale.
una tarea gigantesca
a gigantic dream
a dream that is very ambitious or difficult to achieve.
un sueño gigantesco

Related Words

giant
Person or thing of very large size.
gigante
gigantism
Condition of being a giant, both in a physical and figurative sense.
gigantismo
big giant
Person of large size or robustness.
gigantón

Slang Meanings

Something that is astonishingly large or impressive.
The concert was a gigantic crazy.
El concierto fue una locura gigantesca.
Term used to describe a situation or event that exceeds expectations.
The party was a gigantic success.
La fiesta fue un éxito gigantesco.