English–Spanish
“augmentative” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/awmentaˈtiβo/
Example
¿Cuál es el aumentativo de 'casa'?
What is the augmentative of 'house'?
How to say “augmentative” in Spanish
“Augmentative” in Spanish is aumentativo.
Suffix that makes a noun or adjective larger, stronger, or more emotive.
Example sentences with aumentativo
En la conversación informal, el aumentativo puede expresar afecto o ironía.
In informal conversation, the augmentative may express affection or irony.
Tips for using aumentativo
- Common Spanish augmentative endings include -ote/-ota, -ón/-ona and -azo; they agree in gender and number and often signal affection, exaggeration, or pejoration rather than a literal increase.