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magnitud

mag-nee-TOOD/maɣ.niˈtuð/

“magnitud” means “magnitude” in Spanish (size or extent of something).

magnitude, scale

Also: size, importance
NounfB2
A tiny mouse sitting next to a massive, towering elephant to show the difference in size.

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La magnitud del terremoto fue de 7.5 en la escala de Richter.

B1

The magnitude of the earthquake was 7.5 on the Richter scale.

Todavía no comprendemos la magnitud del problema.

B2

We still don't understand the scale of the problem.

Es una obra de gran magnitud que durará varios años.

C1

It is a work of great magnitude that will last several years.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • pequeñez (smallness)
  • insignificancia (insignificance)

Common Collocations

  • gran magnitud – large scale
  • orden de magnitud – order of magnitude
  • magnitud física – physical quantity

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "magnitud" in Spanish:

importance→magnitude→scale→size→

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Quick Quiz: magnitud

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The magnitude'?

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👥 Word Family▼
magno(great/huge) — Adjective
magnificar(to magnify) — Verb
magnitudinario(massive) — Adjective
magnate(tycoon/magnate) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'magnitudo', which comes from 'magnus' (great/large) and the suffix '-tudo' used to create nouns showing a state or quality.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: magnitudeFrench: magnitudePortuguese: magnitude

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'magnitud' only used for earthquakes?

No. While very common in seismology, it is used for any large-scale physical quantity in science or the 'greatness' of abstract concepts like debt, success, or tragedy.

What is the plural of 'magnitud'?

The plural is 'magnitudes'. Since it ends in a consonant, you add '-es'.

Does it ever mean 'importance'?

Yes, in a formal context, you can say 'la magnitud de su decisión' to mean the great importance or impact of their decision.