contundente
“contundente” means “forceful” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
forceful, decisive
Also: overwhelming, convincing
📝 In Action
El equipo ganó con una victoria contundente de 5 a 0.
A2The team won with a decisive 5-0 victory.
Sus pruebas fueron tan contundentes que el caso se cerró rápidamente.
B2Her evidence was so convincing that the case was closed quickly.
Necesitamos dar una respuesta contundente a sus quejas.
B1We need to give a forceful response to their complaints.
hearty, filling
Also: blunt, heavy
📝 In Action
Después de esquiar, tomamos una sopa muy contundente.
A2After skiing, we had a very hearty soup.
El sospechoso usó un objeto contundente para romper la ventana.
C1The suspect used a blunt object to break the window.
No me gusta comer platos tan contundentes por la noche.
B1I don't like eating such heavy dishes at night.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "contundente" in Spanish:
blunt→convincing→decisive→filling→forceful→hearty→heavy→overwhelming→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: contundente
Question 1 of 3
If you win a football match 10-0, how would you describe the victory?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'contundens,' which comes from 'contundere,' meaning 'to beat, bruise, or crush.' It's related to the word 'contusion' (a bruise) because it originally described something hard enough to cause a bruise.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'contundente' always a positive thing?
Not necessarily. While a 'contundente' victory is good for the winner, an 'objeto contundente' usually refers to a weapon used in a crime, and a 'comida contundente' might be too heavy for some people.
Can I use 'contundente' to describe a person's personality?
Usually, we use it for their actions, arguments, or words rather than their whole personality. You would say someone gave a 'contundente' speech, but you wouldn't usually say 'he is a contundente person'.
What is the difference between 'fuerte' and 'contundente'?
'Fuerte' means strong. 'Contundente' means decisive or forceful in a way that leaves no doubt or effectively 'crushes' the opposition or hunger.