excesivamente
“excesivamente” means “excessively” in Spanish (to a degree that is too much or more than needed).
excessively
Also: overly, unduly
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El café está excesivamente caliente.
A2The coffee is excessively hot.
No te preocupes excesivamente por los resultados.
B1Don't worry excessively about the results.
Su propuesta me parece excesivamente ambiciosa para nuestro presupuesto.
B2Your proposal seems overly ambitious for our budget to me.
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From the Spanish adjective 'excesivo' (from Latin 'excessus' meaning 'gone out' or 'beyond'), combined with the suffix '-mente' which comes from the Latin word for 'mind' (mens).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'excesivamente' common in text messages?
Not really. In casual texts, most Spanish speakers prefer the shorter word 'demasiado' or just 'muy' (very).
Can I use it to describe a person's behavior?
Yes! You can say someone is 'excesivamente trabajador' (excessively hardworking) or 'excesivamente tímido' (overly shy).
Is there a shorter way to say this?
Yes, 'demasiado' is the most common shorter alternative that means essentially the same thing.