English–Spanish

“intensive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/intenˈsiβo/

Example

Voy a tomar un curso intensivo de español este verano.

I am going to take an intensive Spanish course this summer.

Illustration for intensivo (intensive)

How to say “intensive” in Spanish

“Intensive” in Spanish is intensivo.

A short, high-intensity period of activity.

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

Example sentences with intensivo

Durante la estancia tomé un curso intensivo y practiqué con nativos cada día.

During my stay I took an intensive course and practiced with native speakers every day.

Tips for using intensivo

  • In Spanish, intensivo normally follows the noun (curso intensivo) and usually signals a condensed, concentrated schedule rather than necessarily greater difficulty.

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