enormous

S2 W2

BrE /ɪˈnɔːməs/ AmE /ɪˈnɔːrməs/

adjective en → es

1 VERY LARGE [attributive] [predicative] A2

very large in size or amount; huge

enorme, gigantesco, enorme cantidad de

  • an enormous amount of sth

Collocations enormous amount of money · enormous size

  • The company has an enormous amount of debt.

    La empresa tiene una enorme cantidad de deuda.

2 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT [attributive] [predicative] B1

very important or serious; extremely significant

de gran importancia, crucial, vital

  • an enormous problem

Collocations enormous challenge · enormous responsibility

  • The country faces an enormous environmental challenge.

    El país enfrenta un enorme desafío ambiental.

1 VERY GREAT [attributive] [predicative] B2

very great in degree or extent; extremely high

muy grande, extremo, muy intenso

  • enormous pain

Collocations enormous effort · enormous impact

  • She felt an enormous sense of relief.

    Ella sintió un enorme alivio.