epic

BrE /ˈɛpɪk/ AmE /ˈɛpɪk/

adjective, noun en → es

1 HEROIC [adjective] B2

relating to a hero or an important event in the history of a country, especially one that is described in literature and art

épico, heroico

Collocations epic battle · epic poem

  • The film tells the epic story of a hero.

    La película narra la épica historia de un héroe.

2 EXTENSIVE [adjective] B1

very long or large, especially in a way that is impressive and exciting

extenso, largo (y emocionante)

Collocations epic journey · epic adventure

  • They went on an epic road trip across the country.

    Realizaron un viaje épico por todo el país.

3 MEMORABLE [adjective] B2

very impressive or exciting, especially in a way that is remembered for a long time

memorable, impresionante

Collocations epic moment · epic performance

  • It was an epic day out on the beach.

    Fue un día épico en la playa.

4 VIDEOGAME [adjective] C1

relating to a video game that is very long and has many levels or stages, often with a story line

de un juego de video épico

Collocations epic game · epic quest

  • The new epic game is getting great reviews.

    El nuevo juego épico está recibiendo excelentes reseñas.

5 NARRATIVE [noun] C1

a long story or poem about the adventures of a hero, especially one that is written in ancient times and has been passed down through generations by word of mouth

épica (narrativa)

Collocations epic poem · epic tale

  • The epic tells the story of a hero's journey.

    La épica narra la historia de un viaje del héroe.

6 EXTENSIVE [noun] C1

a very long and detailed description or account of something, especially a historical event or period

relato detallado y extenso

Collocations epic tale · epic narrative

  • The epic describes the events of a war.

    El relato detallado y extenso describe los eventos de una guerra.

7 MEMORABLE [noun] C1

a very impressive or exciting event that is remembered for a long time

evento memorable e impresionante

Collocations epic moment · epic performance

  • The concert was an epic.

    El concierto fue un evento memorable e impresionante.

8 VIDEOGAME [noun] C1

a video game that is very long and has many levels or stages, often with a story line

juego de video épico

Collocations epic game · epic quest

  • The new epic is getting great reviews.

    El nuevo juego de video épico está recibiendo excelentes reseñas.