Spanish Conversation · Level 172
15 words
Spanish word
intensivo
Pronunciation
IPA/intenˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveintensive
Example
Voy a tomar un curso intensivo de español este verano.
I am going to take an intensive Spanish course this summer.
More examples
Durante la estancia tomé un curso intensivo y practiqué con nativos cada día.
During my stay I took an intensive course and practiced with native speakers every day.
Core concept
A short, high-intensity period of activity.
Common phrases
curso intensivo
intensive course
taller intensivo
intensive workshop
entrenamiento intensivo
intensive training
Similar words
intenso: Exhibiting great strength, energy, or intensity in feeling or action.
concentrado: Concentrated into a small area or amount, making it dense or compact.
breve: Very short in length or time; brief and not lasting long.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica una acción o proceso realizado con mayor intensidad y concentración en un lapso de tiempo breve.
Word origin
From Latin intensus 'stretched, strong' plus the adjectival suffix -ivus, via medieval Romance into Spanish intensivo to mean relating to increased intensity concentrated in time.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, intensivo normally follows the noun (curso intensivo) and usually signals a condensed, concentrated schedule rather than necessarily greater difficulty.
Other meanings
- intensive coursenoun
Opposites
- moderadomoderateadjective
- levemildadjective
Related words
- intensificarintensifyverb
- intensificaciónintensificationnoun