Masivo (en. Massive)

ma-sí-vo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a large size or quantity.
The protest was massive, with thousands of people in the street.
La protesta fue masiva, con miles de personas en la calle.
That is carried out on a large scale.
Mass marketing aims to reach the largest number of people.
El marketing masivo busca alcanzar al mayor número de personas.
Referring to production or consumption in large quantities.
The food industry is moving to a phase of mass production.
La industria alimentaria está pasando a una fase de producción masiva.

Etymology

From Latin 'massivus', which means 'of mass.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

massive contingent
A group of people mobilizing in large numbers.
contingente masivo
mass consumption
Consumption of products by a large number of people.
consumo masivo
massive event
An activity attended by many people.
evento masivo

Related Words

mass
Set of elements or individuals considered as a whole.
masa
massiveness
Quality of being massive.
masividad
to make mass
To turn into mass or common.
masificar

Slang Meanings

Of great popularity or acceptance.
That song is massive; everyone listens to it.
Esa canción es masiva, todo el mundo la escucha.
Something done in an excessive manner.
A massive commotion broke out at the party.
Se armó un relajo masivo en la fiesta.