Tremendamente (en. Tremendously)

/tremenda̤mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates a high degree of a quality.
I was tremendously excited about the concert.
Estaba tremendamente emocionado por el concierto.
Used to emphasize a situation or action.
The exam was tremendously difficult.
El examen fue tremendamente difícil.
It is used to describe something that makes a great impression.
The place was tremendously beautiful.
El lugar era tremendamente hermoso.

Etymology

It derives from the adjective 'tremendo', which comes from the Latin 'tremendus', meaning 'fearful' or 'that causes fear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tremendously expensive
It refers to something that has a very high cost.
tremendamente caro
tremendously fun
It describes something that causes a lot of fun.
tremendamente divertido
tremendously important
It refers to something that has great relevance.
tremendamente importante

Related Words

tremendous
That causes fear or that is of great size or intensity.
tremendo
tremor
Trembling movement or vibration.
tremor

Slang Meanings

In its highest expression.
That game was tremendously epic.
Ese partido fue tremendamente épico.
Used to talk about something impressive.
That new movie is tremendously cool.
Esa nueva película es tremendamente genial.