denso
“denso” means “thick” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
thick, dense
Also: compact
📝 In Action
El aceite es más denso que el agua.
A2Oil is thicker than water.
Hay una niebla muy densa en la carretera.
B1There is a very thick fog on the road.
Caminamos por un bosque denso y oscuro.
B1We walked through a dense and dark forest.
heavy, deep
Also: intense
📝 In Action
Este libro es un poco denso, pero muy bueno.
B2This book is a bit heavy, but very good.
Tuvimos una conversación muy densa sobre política.
C1We had a very deep/intense conversation about politics.
La película se puso densa al final.
B2The movie got a bit slow and heavy at the end.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: denso
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use to describe a soup that is very thick?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'densus', meaning thick, crowded, or cloudy.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'denso' always a bad thing?
Not necessarily. It can be a neutral scientific description. However, when describing a book or a person, it usually implies they are a bit exhausting or difficult to understand.
Can I use 'denso' to describe traffic?
Yes! 'Tráfico denso' is a very common way to describe a road full of cars where traffic is moving slowly.
What is the difference between 'denso' and 'duro'?
'Duro' means hard to the touch (like a stone). 'Denso' means things are packed tightly together (like a crowd or a thick fog).