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    Monstruosa (en. Monstrous)

    /monstruosa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That provokes fear or is horrifying.
    The creature was so monstrous that no one dared to approach.
    La criatura era tan monstruosa que nadie se atrevió a acercarse.
    Exaggeratedly large or disproportionate.
    The monster had a monstrous stature that surpassed the trees.
    El monstruo tenía una monstruosa estatura que sobrepasaba los árboles.
    That is morally abominable or unacceptable.
    The act was considered monstrous by society.
    El acto fue considerado monstruoso por la sociedad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'monstruosus', meaning 'that causes horror or amazement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monstrous reality
    a shocking or horrendous situation.
    monstruosa realidad
    monstrous ambition
    an excessive or extreme ambition.
    monstruosa ambición
    a work monster
    a person who works excessively.
    un monstruo de trabajo

    Related Words

    monster
    Imaginary or fictitious being that causes fear.
    monstruo
    monstrosity
    The quality of being monstrous.
    monstruosidad
    excessive
    Exceeding what is normal or reasonable.
    desmesurado

    Slang Meanings

    Something impressive or spectacular in a negative way.
    That movie was monstrous; I couldn't stop watching it.
    Esa película fue monstruosa, no podía dejar de mirarla.
    Exaggerated description of a person or thing.
    That car is monstrous; it’s huge!
    Ese coche es monstruoso, ¡es enorme!