Numerosas (en. Numerous)

/nu.me.ˈɾo.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a large quantity of something.
Numerous letters have arrived for the contest.
Han llegado numerosas cartas para el concurso.
Indicates abundance or diversity in a group.
The students in the class are numerous.
Los estudiantes de la clase son numerosos.
It is used to express that there are many variants or types.
There are numerous ways to solve this problem.
Existen numerosas formas de resolver este problema.

Etymology

From the Latin 'numerosus', which means 'numerous' or 'abundant in number'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

numerous times
on many occasions.
numerosas veces
numerous alternatives
various options available.
numerosas alternativas

Related Words

number
Amount or figure that represents a unit or a set.
número
numbering
Action of counting or enumerating.
numeración
numerous
That has many elements or people.
numeroso

Slang Meanings

Used to describe a big party.
The party was numerous; there wasn't room for another soul.
La fiesta fue numerosa; no cabía un alma más.
Referring to a crowd at an event.
The demonstration was numerous, and you could feel the support from the people.
La manifestación fue numerosa, se notaba el apoyo de la gente.