Tremendas (en. Tremendous)

/tɾeˈmendas/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Definition: That causes fear or amazement due to its great intensity.
Example Sentence: The storm was tremendous and caused a lot of damage.
La tormenta fue tremenda y causó muchos estragos.
Definition: Extremely large or disproportionate.
Example Sentence: They have made tremendous investments in the project.
Han hecho inversiones tremendas en el proyecto.
Definition: Very impressive or surprising.
Example Sentence: The performance was tremendous; everyone gave her a standing ovation.
La actuación fue tremenda, todos la aplaudieron de pie.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'tremendus' meaning 'worthy of being feared.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: tremendous consequences
Meaning: Very serious or impactful consequences.
tremendas consecuencias
Phrase: tremendous differences
Meaning: Very marked or notable differences.
tremendas diferencias
Phrase: in tremendous shape
Meaning: To be in excellent physical or mental condition.
en tremenda forma

Related Words

Related Word: tremor
Description: Movement or vibration that is felt, especially when it is intense.
tremor
Related Word: fear
Description: A feeling of fear or concern about something.
temor

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Something impressive or great.
Example: That party was tremendous.
Esa fiesta estuvo tremenda.
Slang Meaning: Large or excessive.
Example: The price of that computer is tremendous.
El precio de esa computadora es tremendo.