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“thick” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsogruesa · grueso

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈpeso/

Example

La crema está espesa.

The cream is thick.

Illustration for espeso (thick)

How to say “thick” in Spanish

“Thick” in Spanish is espeso.

Spoon stuck in thick cream.

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

Example sentences with espeso

El caldo está espeso.

The broth is thick.

Tips for using espeso

  • Used for textures and figuratively for unclear explanations or a person slow to understand, and eres espeso is a mild insult in everyday speech so it is more natural among friends than with strangers.

Other Spanish words for “thick”

La manta gruesa me mantiene caliente.

The thick blanket keeps me warm.

El libro es grueso.

The book is thick.

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