Sinnúmero (en. Countless)

/sinˈnumbero/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quantity or set that does not have a specific assigned number.
There are countless reasons to make that decision.
Hay sinnúmero de razones para tomar esa decisión.
Concept that expresses the idea of infinity or indeterminacy.
The stars in the sky are countless.
Las estrellas en el cielo son sinnúmero.
Situation where a clear count cannot be established.
The problems are countless in this project.
Los problemas son sinnúmero en este proyecto.

Etymology

From the prefix 'sin-' which indicates negation and 'número', which refers to quantity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a countless number of
an indefinite amount of
a sinnúmero de
countless options
an indeterminate amount of choices
sinnúmero de opciones
countless times
without a defined number of occasions
sinnúmero de veces

Related Words

number
Mathematical concept that represents a quantity or position.
número
indefinite
That has no limit or determination.
indefinido
infinite
That has no end or measure.
infinito

Slang Meanings

A large number of something, without being explicit.
I've told you countless times not to do it.
Te he dicho un sinnúmero de veces que no lo hagas.
Indicates an undefined plurality.
There are countless people who think differently.
Hay sinnúmero de personas que piensan diferente.