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Spanish word
desbordante
Pronunciation
IPA/desβoɾˈðante/
Meaning
- adjectiveoverflowing
Example
La fiesta fue desbordante de alegría.
The party was overflowing with joy.
More examples
Su generosidad es desbordante.
His generosity is overflowing.
Core concept
A person whose feelings overflow, with tears and laughter pouring out.
Common phrases
optimismo desbordante
overflowing optimism
confianza desbordante
overflowing confidence
Similar words
rebosante: Container or space so full that its contents are about to spill over.
abarrotado: Space tightly packed with people or things, leaving little or no room to move.
lleno: Space or container completely filled with contents, leaving no empty gaps.
repleto: Filled to capacity so nothing more can be added.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra un exceso o abundancia que sobresale de lo habitual; aplicado a sentimientos, eventos o cantidades.
Word origin
The adjective comes from desbordar, combining des- 'off' with borde 'edge' to suggest passing an edge and overflowing, a meaning broadened to excess or abundance.
Usage tips
- When translated as 'overwhelming', the word often stresses a vivid surplus of feeling rather than a negative pressure.