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A drawing of a small child sitting on the floor, completely overwhelmed and buried under an enormous, excessive pile of brightly colored toys that surrounds them.

demasiada

deh-mah-see-AH-dah

AdjectivefA2
too much?excessive amount (feminine singular)
Also:excessive?describing the quantity

📝 In Action

Hay demasiada azúcar en este café. No lo puedo beber.

A2

There is too much sugar in this coffee. I can't drink it.

Siento demasiada presión en el trabajo últimamente.

B1

I feel too much pressure at work lately.

La película tenía demasiada violencia para mi gusto.

B1

The movie had too much violence for my taste.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • excesiva (excessive)
  • mucha (a lot of (when used negatively or emphatically))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • demasiada prisa – too much rush/hurry
  • demasiada gente – too many people (people is feminine singular in Spanish)

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Agreement

Since 'demasiada' is describing a feminine, single item (like 'agua' or 'tarea'), it must end in '-a' to match. If the item were masculine (like 'trabajo'), you would use 'demasiado'.

Position in the Sentence

This word almost always comes directly before the noun it is describing, just like in English: 'too much noise' (demasiado ruido).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Adjective and Adverb

Mistake: "Hablo demasiada rápido. (Incorrect agreement)"

Correction: Hablo demasiado rápido. (The word 'demasiado' is used here as an adverb describing the action 'hablar', so it does not change its ending.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The Root Word

Think of 'demasiada' as being built from 'de más' (of more/excess). It always expresses a negative feeling or criticism about the quantity.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: demasiada

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'demasiada'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I use 'demasiada' instead of 'demasiado'?

You use 'demasiada' only when the word that follows it is a feminine, singular noun (a person, place, or thing that is female and there is only one of). If the word is masculine, or if you are describing an action (a verb), you must use 'demasiado'.