Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
excesivo
Pronunciation
IPA/eksθeˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveexcessive
Example
La respuesta fue excesiva.
The answer was excessive.
More examples
El consumo excesivo de azúcar perjudica la salud.
Excessive consumption of sugar harms health.
Core concept
An overflowing cup spilling onto the table.
Common phrases
consumo excesivo
excessive consumption
gasto excesivo
excessive spending
uso excesivo
excessive use
Similar words
demasiado: More than desired or needed, implying "too much" in everyday, neutral speech.
exagerado: Presented as larger or more extreme than it really is, often overstated for effect.
Definition in Spanish
Que va más allá de lo aceptable o útil, resultando inapropiado o perjudicial.
Word origin
From Latin excessus (ex- 'out' + cedere 'go'), via medieval Latin into the Romance languages, giving the sense of going beyond acceptable limits.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech most speakers prefer demasiado, while excesivo sounds more formal or explicitly judgmental.