English–Spanish

“overwhelming” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/arasaˈðoɾ/

Example

La victoria fue arrasadora.

The victory was overwhelming.

Illustration for arrasador (overwhelming)

How to say “overwhelming” in Spanish

“Overwhelming” in Spanish is arrasador.

A sweeping force that levels everything in its path.

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

Example sentences with arrasador

Su discurso tuvo un efecto arrasador en la audiencia.

His speech had an overwhelming effect on the audience.

Tips for using arrasador

  • Used both for crushing outcomes and for irresistible personal charm (for example, una sonrisa arrasadora), so context and tone determine whether it reads as praise or as mockery.

Other Spanish words for “overwhelming”

El partido terminó con una victoria arrolladora.

The match ended with an overwhelming victory.

La victoria fue contundente.

The victory was overwhelming.

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