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    Monstruoso (en. Monstrous)

    /monstruoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is formidable or extraordinary in size or power.
    The monstrous gigantism of the tree surprises all visitors.
    El monstruoso gigantismo del árbol sorprende a todos los visitantes.
    That causes fear or repulsion due to its appearance or nature.
    The movie showed monstrous creatures that terrorized the town.
    La película mostraba criaturas monstruosas que aterrorizaban al pueblo.
    Excessive or outrageous.
    He made a monstrous effort to complete the project on time.
    Hizo un monstruoso esfuerzo para completar el proyecto a tiempo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'monstruosus', meaning 'belonging to a monster'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monstrous in its behavior
    Extremely bad or reprehensible behavior.
    monstruoso en su comportamiento
    a monstrous mistake
    A very serious or inexcusable mistake.
    un monstruoso error
    a monstrous lie
    A very big or harmful lie.
    una monstruosa mentira

    Related Words

    monster
    Being of strange shape and nature that causes fear.
    monstruo
    monstrosity
    The quality of being monstrous or having a severe physical defect.
    monstruosidad
    abominable
    That causes abomination or is extremely unpleasant.
    abominable

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is incredible or impressive.
    That party was monstrous, I couldn't stop dancing.
    Esa fiesta estuvo monstruosa, no paré de bailar.
    When something is excessive or disproportionate in a positive context.
    The team's performance was monstrous this season.
    El rendimiento del equipo fue monstruoso esta temporada.