Spanish Conversation · Level 139
45 words
Spanish word
gigantesco
Pronunciation
IPA/xiɣanˈtesko/
Meaning
- adjectivehuge
Example
Vimos un gigantesco árbol en el parque.
We saw a huge tree in the park.
More examples
Tenemos un gigantesco problema con la entrega.
We have a huge problem with the delivery.
Core concept
An object so large it fills the frame and pushes other items aside.
Common phrases
problema gigantesco
huge problem
desafío gigantesco
huge challenge
Similar words
enorme: Very large in size or quantity, neutral and literal.
inmenso: Vast in extent or size, suggesting something almost immeasurable.
colosal: Impressively huge in scale or impact, implying great strength or importance.
descomunal: Exceptionally large beyond normal limits, strikingly out of scale.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para enfatizar de forma exagerada el tamaño o la importancia de algo, válido en usos literales y figurados.
Word origin
Built from gigante plus the suffix -esco, which turns a noun into an adjective conveying likeness to a giant or strong exaggeration of the noun's quality.
Usage tips
- Looks similar to English 'gigantic' but commonly feels more figurative and intensified, so choose enorme or muy grande for straightforward statements.