Spanish word

intenso

Pronunciation

IPA/inˈtenso/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintense

Example

La lluvia fue intensa.

The rain was intense.

Illustration for intenso (intense)

More examples

Sufrió un dolor intenso durante la noche.

He suffered intense pain during the night.

Core concept

A concentrated burst of feeling.

Common phrases

  • dolor intenso

    intense pain

  • calor intenso

    intense heat

  • color intenso

    intense color

  • lluvia intensa

    intense rain

Similar words

profundo: Feeling or thought that reaches deep into inner life and shapes core beliefs.
fuerte: Strong force or influence that produces a clear, noticeable effect.
emocional: Emotion openly expressed, with feelings shown outwardly in behavior.
apasionado: Warm, eager emotion or affection expressed with energetic enthusiasm.

Definition in Spanish

Señala que una emoción, una experiencia o una sensación se vive con gran fuerza y deja una impresión intensa.

Word origin

From Latin intensus (in- + tensus 'stretched'), originally meaning 'stretched inward' and later used for something concentrated and strongly felt.

Usage tips

  • When used about a person, 'es muy intenso' often implies someone overwhelming or emotionally forceful rather than simply passionate.

Other meanings

  • strongadjective

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