Spanish Conversation · Level 186
15 words
Spanish word
macizo
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈθiθo/
Meaning
- adjectivesturdy
Example
Este mueble es macizo y durará muchos años.
This piece of furniture is sturdy and will last for many years.
More examples
El mueble macizo pesa bastante.
The sturdy piece of furniture weighs quite a bit.
Core concept
A single-piece solid block of material.
Common phrases
mueble macizo
sturdy piece of furniture
Similar words
sólido: Dense, non-hollow material whose packed interior resists applied force.
resistente: Durable under external force or repeated use and unlikely to break.
robusto: Sturdily built to absorb shocks and withstand rough handling.
firme: Stable and secure, without wobble or looseness.
Definition in Spanish
Que es resistente y no hueco, normalmente hecho de una sola pieza o de material compacto.
Word origin
From Latin massīvus (from massa 'mass'), originally meaning 'compact', which developed into Spanish macizo for objects that are solid and not hollow.
Usage tips
- Spanish macizo refers to being solid or one-piece rather than large size, so it differs from English 'massive' and Spanish 'masivo'.