Magnitud (en. Magnitude)
/maɡ.ni.tud/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Scale or size of something compared to another thing.
The magnitude of the earthquake was 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitud del terremoto fue de 7.5 en la escala de Richter.
Importance or weight of an event or situation.
The magnitude of the economic crisis is alarming.
La magnitud de la crisis económica es alarmante.
Physical size, especially in terms of measurement or scale.
The magnitude of the star refers to its brightness.
La magnitud de la estrella se refiere a su brillo.
Etymology
From Latin 'magnitudo', meaning 'greatness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
magnitude of the problems
Refers to the scale or severity of problems.
magnitud de los problemas
on a large scale
Indicates that something occurs in large quantity or diversity.
a gran magnitud
of considerable magnitude
Something that is notable or significant in size or impact.
de magnitud considerable
Related Words
magnitude
English version of 'magnitud'.
magnitude
magnificent
That is grand or of high quality.
magnífico
magnificence
Greatness and splendor in appearance or form.
magnificencia
Slang Meanings
The magnitude of something very impressive.
That party had an incredible magnitude; everyone was talking about it!
Esa fiesta tuvo una magnitud increíble, ¡todos hablaban de ella!
Difficulty or severity of a situation.
You can't imagine the magnitude this exam has.
No te imaginas la magnitud que tiene este examen.