How to Say "sizeable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sizeable” is “considerable” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo una cantidad considerable de tarea hoy.
I have a considerable amount of homework today.
El retraso en el aeropuerto fue considerable.
The delay at the airport was significant.
La empresa invirtió una suma considerable de dinero.
The company invested a sizeable sum of money.
One Form for All
In Spanish, this word is gender-neutral. Because it ends in 'e,' you don't need to change the ending for masculine or feminine nouns. It is always 'considerable' for one thing and 'considerables' for many.
Where to Put It
While you can put this word before or after the noun, placing it after the noun (e.g., 'un retraso considerable') is the most natural way to emphasize the size or impact.
Using it for 'Thoughtful'
Mistake: “Using 'considerable' to describe a person who is kind or thoughtful.”
Correction: Use 'considerado' for a thoughtful person. 'Considerable' only describes things that are large or important.
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