English–Spanish

“considerable” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kwanˈtjoso/

Example

El proyecto requirió un cuantioso gasto.

The project required considerable expense.

Illustration for cuantioso (considerable)

How to say “considerable” in Spanish

“Considerable” in Spanish is cuantioso.

A large monetary amount.

Full entry for cuantioso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cuantioso

Al conductor le impusieron una cuantiosa multa por estacionar mal.

The driver was given a considerable fine for parking improperly.

Tips for using cuantioso

  • Typical in legal, financial, and journalistic language and therefore sounds formal in casual speech, where una gran cantidad or una suma importante is more natural.

Other Spanish words for “considerable”

He notado una mejora apreciable en tu español.

I have noticed a considerable improvement in your Spanish.

Ella recibió una considerable donación.

She received a considerable donation.

“considerable” in other languages