excess

S2 W2

BrE /ˈeksəs/ AmE /ˈɛksəs/

noun en → es

1 AMOUNT [singular] B1

an amount that is more than necessary or allowed; too much of something

exceso, sobredosis

  • an excess of sth

Collocations an excess of food · an excess of alcohol

  • There was an excess of food at the party.

    Había un exceso de comida en la fiesta.

2 LEGAL [singular] B2

the amount by which a payment or charge is more than necessary; an extra cost

exceso, sobrecoste

  • an excess of sth

Collocations an excess charge · an excess payment

  • The insurance company will not pay for any excess over $100.

    La compañía de seguros no pagará por ningún exceso superior a 100 dólares.

3 LIMIT [singular] B2

the limit of what is allowed or permitted; the point at which something becomes too much

límite, tope

  • an excess of sth

Collocations excess speed · excess weight

  • The car was driving at an excess of 100 km/h.

    El coche estaba circulando a más de 100 kilómetros por hora.

7 PERSON [singular] C1

a person who is too interested in something; someone who does or likes something too much

persona excesiva, adicto/a

  • an excess of sth

Collocations excess drinker · excess gambler

  • He's an excess gambler and has lost all his money.

    Es un adicto a las apuestas y ha perdido todo su dinero.

Idioms

excess baggage B2

equipaje de exceso

  • She had to pay for excess baggage.

    Tuvieron que pagar por el equipaje de exceso.

excess of caution C1

exceso de precaución

  • He took an excess of caution when crossing the street.

    Tomó un exceso de precaución al cruzar la calle.