Intensidad (en. Intensity)

/in.ten.siˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The degree or level of strength, energy, or concentration of a quality.
The intensity of the light in the room is very low.
La intensidad de la luz en la habitación es muy baja.
The level of emotional commitment or passion in a situation.
The intensity of his emotions was palpable during the movie.
La intensidad de sus emociones era palpable durante la película.
In sports, the degree of physical effort applied.
The training was of high intensity to improve his endurance.
El entrenamiento fue de alta intensidad para mejorar su resistencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'intensitas', derived from 'intensus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of high intensity
which implies a great effort or concentration.
de alta intensidad
emotional intensity
degree of strength in emotions.
intensidad emocional
color intensity
degree of purity or saturation of a color.
intensidad de color

Related Words

intense
That manifests with strength or passion.
intenso
intensify
To increase the strength or degree of something.
intensificar

Slang Meanings

In the context of a very lively party.
The party had an intensity that hadn’t been seen in a long time.
La fiesta tuvo una intensidad que no se había visto en mucho tiempo.
Description of an exciting or adrenaline-pumping experience.
The mountain trip was of incredible intensity.
El viaje por montaña fue de una intensidad increíble.