Tremendo (en. Tremendous)

/tɾeˈmendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is very large or excessive.
They made a tremendous fuss at the party.
Hicieron un tremendo escándalo en la fiesta.
That causes admiration or fear.
He is a tremendous player, always scoring goals.
Es un jugador tremendo, siempre anota goles.
That is alarming or impressive.
The accident was tremendous and left many aftereffects.
El accidente fue tremendo y dejó muchas secuelas.

Etymology

From Latin 'tremendus', which means 'fearsome'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a tremendous mistake
A serious or significant error.
un tremendo error
tremendous failure
A very important or notable fault.
tremenda falta
tremendous success
A great achievement or remarkable success.
tremendo éxito

Related Words

tremor
Quality of being tremendous.
tremereza
tremendousness
Attitude or style that exaggerates emotions.
tremendismo

Slang Meanings

Something incredible or astonishing.
That concert was tremendous, I will never forget it.
Ese concierto fue tremendo, nunca lo olvidaré.
A great movement or event.
The party was tremendous, no one stopped dancing.
La fiesta fue tremenda, nadie dejó de bailar.