Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
abundancia
Pronunciation
IPA/aβunˈdanθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounabundance
Example
La abundancia de información puede confundir.
The abundance of information can be confusing.
More examples
En la biblioteca había abundancia de recursos para todos.
The library had an abundance of resources for everyone.
Core concept
A container spilling over with goods.
Common phrases
abundancia de información
abundance of information
abundancia de recursos
abundance of resources
Similar words
cantidad: A measurable amount or number of something.
montón: A large heap or pile of things or people gathered together.
exceso: An amount that goes beyond what is appropriate or needed.
Definition in Spanish
Gran cantidad de algo, especialmente cuando hay más de lo necesario.
Word origin
From Latin abundantia, from abundare 'to overflow' (ab- + unda 'wave'), the word literally refers to a surging, overflowing quantity.
Usage tips
- Abundancia is more common in written or formal registers, and conversational speakers prefer mucho or un montón de.