Inmensa (en. Immense)
/inˈmensa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has an extremely large size.
The immense mountain could be seen from kilometers away.
La inmensa montaña se veía desde kilómetros de distancia.
It describes something that has a very large quantity.
She has an immense collection of books.
Ella tiene una inmensa colección de libros.
It indicates something that is vast or limitless.
The ocean had an immense depth that scared the swimmers.
El océano tenía una inmensa profundidad que asustaba a los nadadores.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'immensus', which means 'unmeasured' or 'infinite'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
immense joy
a great happiness.
inmensa alegría
immense sadness
a deep and overwhelming sadness.
inmensa tristeza
immense responsibility
a very large burden or duty.
inmensa responsabilidad
Related Words
immensity
The state of being immense.
inmensidad
immeasurable
That cannot be measured due to its large size or quantity.
inmensurable
immensely
Immensely or enormously.
inmensamente
Slang Meanings
Extremely large in an informal context.
That party was immense; there were so many people I couldn't move.
Esa fiesta fue inmensa; había tanta gente que no podía moverme.
Used to emphasize something very impressive.
His talent is immense; we'll definitely see him at the top soon.
Su talento es inmenso; definitivamente lo veremos en la cima pronto.