Tamaña (en. Size)
/taˈmaɲa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The size of an object, indicating its extent or dimensions.
The size of the house is perfect for our family.
El tamaño de la casa es perfecto para nuestra familia.
The measure in which an object or phenomenon is considered.
The size of the problem was unexpected.
El tamaño del problema fue inesperado.
A characteristic that describes how big or small something is.
Its size allows it to fit into any space.
Su tamaño le permite adaptarse a cualquier espacio.
Etymology
From the Latin 'tamānis', which refers to measurement or extent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
of large size
Something that is very large or bulky.
de gran tamaño
to be up to the mark
To be of a size suitable to be compared with something.
estar a la altura
medium size
A size that is intermediate between large and small.
tamaño medio
Related Words
large
That has a considerable size.
grande
small
That has a reduced size.
pequeño
medium
That is between large and small.
mediano
Slang Meanings
Exaggerated size.
That car is enormous, it has a frightening size.
Ese coche es enorme, tiene un tamaño que asusta.
Size that impresses.
That burger has a monstrous size.
Esa hamburguesa tiene un tamaño descomunal.