Spanish Conversation · Level 127
59 words
Spanish word
sumo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsumo/
Meaning
- adjectiveutmost
Example
Hazlo con sumo cuidado.
Do it with the utmost care.
More examples
Ese gesto mostró sumo respeto hacia los mayores.
That gesture showed the utmost respect for the elderly.
Core concept
A gauge needle pushed to the maximum mark.
Common phrases
con sumo cuidado
with the utmost care
de sumo interés
of the utmost interest
Similar words
extremo: Falls at an extreme degree, highlighting unusually strong or severe quality.
máximo: Attains the highest possible degree within a defined range or limit.
excesivo: Exceeds appropriate bounds, making the amount or behavior too much.
intenso: Has a strong, vivid feeling or sensation that is clearly experienced.
Definition in Spanish
Denota el máximo grado o extremo de una cualidad y aparece con frecuencia en colocaciones fijas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin summus 'highest', the word appears in Spanish as an adjective expressing an extreme or utmost degree.
Usage tips
- In casual speech English speakers usually use muy or sumamente to intensify, while sumo appears mainly in fixed phrases and more formal registers.