Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
exceso
Pronunciation
IPA/eksˈθeso/
Meaning
- masculine nounexcess
Example
Hay exceso de azúcar en este café.
There is an excess of sugar in this coffee.
More examples
En el aeropuerto detectaron un exceso de equipaje.
At the airport they detected excess baggage.
Core concept
A harmful surplus beyond a safe limit.
Common phrases
exceso de confianza
overconfidence
exceso de equipaje
excess baggage
Similar words
sobra: Leftover amount remaining unused after needs are met.
abundancia: A very large or plentiful quantity.
demasía: An excessive amount that surpasses what is necessary.
Definition in Spanish
Señala una cantidad o grado que resulta perjudicial por ser demasiado alto.
Word origin
From Latin excessus (ex- 'out' + cedere 'go'), originally 'going out' and later used for an amount that goes beyond a limit.
Usage tips
- Colloquially, 'es un exceso' expresses strong disapproval, while factual statements about quantity usually use 'hay exceso de ...'.