Spanish Conversation · Level 127
59 words
Spanish word
abundante
Pronunciation
IPA/aβunˈdante/
Meaning
- adjectiveabundant
Example
En este restaurante siempre hay abundante comida.
There is always abundant food at this restaurant.
More examples
La región tiene abundante agua para la agricultura.
The region has abundant water for agriculture.
Core concept
A bucket overflowing so water spills down the sides.
Common phrases
comida abundante
abundant food
agua abundante
abundant water
información abundante
abundant information
Similar words
mucho: A very large amount or many occurrences, expressing a high general quantity.
bastante: An amount that is sufficiently ample to meet needs or be satisfactory.
suficiente: An amount that precisely meets a requirement or purpose.
lleno: Completely full inside, with no empty space remaining.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene una gran cantidad de algo, de forma notable o fácilmente perceptible.
Word origin
From Latin abundans, present participle of abundare 'to overflow', so the word conveys an overflowing or plentiful quantity.
Usage tips
- A clear cognate of English abundant, but in casual speech Spanish speakers often use mucho or hay mucha X instead of abundante.
Other meanings
- plentifuladjective
Opposites
- escasoscarceadjective
- insuficienteinsufficientadjective
Related words
- abundanciaabundancenoun
- abundaraboundverb
- abundantementeabundantlyadverb