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“excessive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eksθeˈsiβo/

Example

La respuesta fue excesiva.

The answer was excessive.

Illustration for excesivo (excessive)

How to say “excessive” in Spanish

“Excessive” in Spanish is excesivo.

An overflowing cup spilling onto the table.

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

Example sentences with excesivo

El consumo excesivo de azúcar perjudica la salud.

Excessive consumption of sugar harms health.

Tips for using excesivo

  • In everyday speech most speakers prefer demasiado, while excesivo sounds more formal or explicitly judgmental.

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