Spanish Conversation · Level 81
60 words
Spanish word
cuantioso
Pronunciation
IPA/kwanˈtjoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveconsiderable
Example
El proyecto requirió un cuantioso gasto.
The project required considerable expense.
More examples
Al conductor le impusieron una cuantiosa multa por estacionar mal.
The driver was given a considerable fine for parking improperly.
Core concept
A large monetary amount.
Common phrases
multa cuantiosa
considerable fine
una cuantiosa donación
considerable donation
Similar words
caro: A high price makes an item noticeably expensive to buy.
costoso: A purchase or service requires significant expense or ongoing cost.
elevado: A high numerical amount is presented in a neutral, formal way.
exorbitante: An unreasonably high charge far exceeds what is reasonable.
Definition in Spanish
Calificativo para algo que existe en gran cantidad o con un valor numérico muy elevado, frecuentemente referido a importes o gastos.
Word origin
From medieval Latin quantiosus, formed from quantus 'how much' plus the adjectival suffix -osus 'full of', giving the sense 'having a great quantity'.
Usage tips
- Typical in legal, financial, and journalistic language and therefore sounds formal in casual speech, where una gran cantidad or una suma importante is more natural.