Spanish Conversation · Level 66
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Spanish word
espeso
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈpeso/
Meaning
- adjectivethick
Example
La crema está espesa.
The cream is thick.
More examples
El caldo está espeso.
The broth is thick.
Core concept
Spoon stuck in thick cream.
Common phrases
caldo espeso
thick broth
yogur espeso
thick yogurt
pelo espeso
thick hair
humo espeso
thick smoke
Similar words
denso: Closely packed material with little air, compact and substantial.
cremoso: Smooth, rich creaminess with a soft, spreadable texture.
viscoso: Sticky, viscous quality that flows slowly and clings when moved.
Definition in Spanish
Que es denso o pegajoso por su textura; aplicado en sentido figurado a explicaciones o personas indica falta de claridad o lentitud en la comprensión.
Word origin
From Latin spissus 'thick, dense', Spanish added a prosthetic e before s+consonant to form espeso, giving related words such as espesar and espesor.
Usage tips
- Used for textures and figuratively for unclear explanations or a person slow to understand, and eres espeso is a mild insult in everyday speech so it is more natural among friends than with strangers.
Other meanings
- denseadjective
Opposites
- aguadowateryadjective
- líquidoliquidadjective
Related words
- espesarthickenverb
- espesantethickenernoun
- espesamientothickeningnoun