English–Spanish

“utmost” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsumo/

Example

Hazlo con sumo cuidado.

Do it with the utmost care.

Illustration for sumo (utmost)

How to say “utmost” in Spanish

“Utmost” in Spanish is sumo.

A gauge needle pushed to the maximum mark.

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

Example sentences with sumo

Ese gesto mostró sumo respeto hacia los mayores.

That gesture showed the utmost respect for the elderly.

Tips for using sumo

  • In casual speech English speakers usually use muy or sumamente to intensify, while sumo appears mainly in fixed phrases and more formal registers.

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