Spanish Conversation · Level 186
15 words
Spanish word
numeroso
Pronunciation
IPA/numeˈɾoso/
Meaning
- adjectivemany
Example
Llegaron numerosos invitados a la fiesta.
Many guests arrived at the party.
More examples
Había numerosas personas en la plaza.
There were many people in the square.
Core concept
A crowded hall of individually visible people and separate objects.
Common phrases
numerosos invitados
many guests
numeroso grupo
substantial group
numerosas personas
many people
Similar words
mucho: A very large amount or number of something in general quantity.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica una cantidad grande, especialmente de personas o elementos contables.
Word origin
From Latin numerosus, from numerus 'number' plus the adjectival suffix -osus 'full of', forming an adjective that denotes abundance in countable items or people.
Usage tips
- An adjective that agrees in gender and number (numeroso/numerosa/numerosos/numerosas), and in informal speech speakers often prefer muchos/muchas instead.