How to Say "hearty" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “hearty” is “abundante” — use this when describing a meal or food portion that is large and generous in quantity..
abundante
/ah-boon-DAHN-teh//aβunˈdante/
Examples
En este restaurante sirven una comida muy abundante.
They serve very hearty meals at this restaurant.
La región tiene recursos naturales abundantes.
The region has plentiful natural resources.
El testigo proporcionó detalles abundantes sobre el suceso.
The witness provided extensive details about the event.
One Form for All
In Spanish, most adjectives ending in -e don't change for boys or girls. Use 'abundante' for both masculine and feminine things.
Natural Word Order
To sound most natural, place 'abundante' after the person or thing you are describing (e.g., 'agua abundante').
The 'A' Trap
Mistake: “La comida es abundanta.”
Correction: La comida es abundante. Even though 'comida' is feminine, 'abundante' never ends in 'a'.
contundente
/con-toon-DEN-teh//kontunˈdente/
Examples
Después de esquiar, tomamos una sopa muy contundente.
After skiing, we had a very hearty soup.
El sospechoso usó un objeto contundente para romper la ventana.
The suspect used a blunt object to break the window.
No me gusta comer platos tan contundentes por la noche.
I don't like eating such heavy dishes at night.
Describing meals
When used with food, it implies the meal is rich, heavy, and will keep you full for a long time.
Don't confuse with 'strong'
Mistake: “un sabor contundente”
Correction: un sabor fuerte (contundente refers to how filling or physically solid something is, not usually a flavor).
cálido
Examples
Nos dieron una bienvenida muy cálida.
They gave us a very warm welcome.
cordial
/kor-dee-AHL//koɾˈðjal/
Examples
El recepcionista nos dio una bienvenida muy cordial.
The receptionist gave us a very warm welcome.
Es fundamental mantener un ambiente cordial en la oficina.
It is essential to maintain a friendly atmosphere in the office.
Le envío un cordial saludo y mi más sincero agradecimiento.
I send you a cordial greeting and my most sincere thanks.
One Form for All
This word stays the same whether you are describing a man or a woman. For example, 'un hombre cordial' and 'una mujer cordial'.
Adjective Placement
Usually, 'cordial' comes after the noun you are describing to sound most natural, like in 'un saludo cordial'.
Cordial vs. Amigo
Mistake: “Using it for best friends.”
Correction: Use 'cordial' for professional or polite kindness. For close friends, use 'cariñoso' or 'amigable'.
caluroso
/kah-loo-roh-soh//kaluˈɾoso/
Examples
Nos dieron una calurosa bienvenida.
They gave us a warm welcome.
El público le dio un caluroso aplauso.
The audience gave him a hearty round of applause.
Recibe un caluroso saludo de mi parte.
Receive a warm greeting from me.
Confusing Meal vs. Welcome Translations
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