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enormes

eh-NOR-mehseˈnoɾmes

“enormes” means “enormous” in Spanish (physically large).

enormous, huge

Also: vast, tremendous
Adjectivem/f (plural)A2
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Las ballenas azules son animales enormes.

A1

Blue whales are enormous animals.

Los gastos de la fiesta fueron enormes, casi arruinamos el presupuesto.

B1

The expenses for the party were huge; we almost ruined the budget.

Necesitas unos zapatos enormes si quieres escalar esa montaña.

A2

You need some huge shoes if you want to climb that mountain.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gigantescos (gigantic)
  • inmensos (immense)

Antonyms

  • pequeños (small)
  • diminutos (tiny)

Common Collocations

  • problemas enormes – enormous problems
  • diferencias enormes – huge differences

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Quick Quiz: enormes

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Which sentence correctly uses 'enormes'?

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👥 Word Family▼
enorme(enormous (singular)) — Adjective
enormidad(enormity / vastness) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
uniformesconformes
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *enormis*, which originally meant 'deviating from the norm' or 'unusual.' Over time, its meaning shifted to focus on things that are unusually large or excessive.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: enormousPortuguese: enormes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'grandes' and 'enormes'?

'Grandes' means 'big' or 'large' and is very common. 'Enormes' means 'enormous' or 'huge,' suggesting a size that is much more extreme or impressive than just 'big.' Use 'enormes' when you want to emphasize the size.

Can 'enormes' be used to describe non-physical things?

Yes, absolutely! It is frequently used to describe abstract nouns like problems ('problemas enormes'), differences ('diferencias enormes'), or quantities ('cantidades enormes').