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enormes

eh-NOR-mehs

Adjectivem/f (plural)A2
enormous?physically large,huge?scale or quantity
Also:vast?area or space,tremendous?figurative intensity, e.g., problems

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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

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement: Plural

This word is the 'many things' form (plural). You use it when describing two or more people, objects, or ideas.

Adjective Agreement: Gender-Neutral

Since the singular form 'enorme' ends in 'e,' it doesn't change based on whether the things you are describing are masculine or feminine. You use 'enormes' for both!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Plural Agreement

Mistake: "Los árboles es enorme."

Correction: Los árboles son enormes. (If the subject is plural, the adjective must also be plural.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Emphasis and Placement

While 'enormes' usually comes after the noun (e.g., 'casas enormes'), placing it before the noun (e.g., 'enormes casas') can sometimes add dramatic emphasis, like saying 'truly huge houses'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: enormes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'enormes'?

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Word Family

enorme(enormous (singular)) - adjective
enormidad(enormity / vastness) - noun

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').