Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
intensidad
Pronunciation
IPA/intensiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounintensity
Example
La intensidad del viento aumentó.
The intensity of the wind increased.
More examples
La intensidad de sus sentimientos era evidente.
The intensity of his feelings was evident.
Core concept
Degree of how strongly light, wind, or an emotion is felt.
Common phrases
intensidad del viento
wind intensity
alta intensidad
high intensity
intensidad emocional
emotional intensity
Similar words
fuerza: Force exerted when pushing, pulling, or pressing something.
grado: Measure of the extent, degree, or stage of a situation or quality.
nivel: Level on a scale that marks position, elevation, or progress.
tensión: Tightness caused by pulling or by nervous or muscular stress.
Definition in Spanish
Medida del grado o fuerza con que se manifiesta algo, como la luz, el viento o una emoción.
Word origin
Derived from Latin intensitas from intensus meaning intense or strong, intensidad denotes the measurable degree of a phenomenon.
Usage tips
- Intenso/a is the adjective while intensidad is the noun, so Spanish uses la luz intensa but la intensidad de la luz to talk about strength.
Other meanings
- fiercenessnoun
Opposites
- debilidadweaknessnoun
- moderaciónmoderationnoun
Related words
- intensointenseadjective
- intensificarintensifyverb
- intensificaciónintensificationnoun