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numeroso

noo-meh-RO-so/nu.meˈɾo.so/

“numeroso” means “numerous” in Spanish (referring to a large quantity of something).

numerous, large

Also: many
Spain
A vast field filled with a large quantity of bright yellow sunflowers stretching toward the horizon.

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Tengo una familia muy numerosa; tengo cinco hermanos.

A1

I have a very large family; I have five siblings.

Un grupo numeroso de personas esperaba en la puerta.

A2

A large group of people was waiting at the door.

Existen numerosos estudios sobre este tema.

B1

There are numerous studies on this topic.

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Common Collocations

  • familia numerosa – large family
  • grupo numeroso – large group
  • en numerosas ocasiones – on numerous occasions

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "numeroso" in Spanish:

large→many→numerous→

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Quick Quiz: numeroso

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'large families' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
número(number) — Noun
numerar(to number/to count) — Verb
numeración(numbering) — Noun
numeral(numeral) — Adjective
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'numerosus', which comes from 'numerus' (number). It has always been used to describe things that exist in great quantities.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: numerousFrench: nombreuxItalian: numeroso

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'numeroso' the same as 'muchos'?

Essentially, yes! However, 'numeroso' is slightly more formal and is used to describe the size of a specific group (like a family or a crowd), whereas 'muchos' is a general word for 'many'.

Can I use 'numeroso' to describe a big building?

No. 'Numeroso' refers to a high count of items or people, not physical size. For a physically large building, use 'grande'.

Does 'numeroso' have a feminine form?

Yes! It changes to 'numerosa' when describing feminine nouns, like 'una cantidad numerosa' (a numerous amount).