Tremenda (en. Tremendous)

/tremˈenda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Very large or impressive.
The party was a tremendous celebration.
La fiesta fue una tremenda celebración.
That produces astonishment or respect.
He gave a tremendous performance in the theater.
Hizo una tremenda actuación en el teatro.
Huge or excessive in quantity or degree.
I received a tremendous surprise for my birthday.
Recibí una tremenda sorpresa por mi cumpleaños.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tremendus', meaning 'fearsome, impressive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tremendous pressure
Situation of great stress or difficulty.
tremenda presión
tremendous luck
Great fortune in a situation.
tremenda suerte
tremendous beating
Very strong beating.
tremenda paliza

Related Words

tremor
Sudden movements or tremors.
tremor
fear
Feeling of fear or unease.
temor
trembling
That trembles or is unstable.
tremoroso

Slang Meanings

Something very strong or impressive.
That car is a tremendous madness.
Ese carrazo es tremenda locura.
Complicated or dangerous situation.
We are in a tremendous crossroads.
Estamos en una tremenda encrucijada.