excess
BrE /ˈeksəs/ AmE /ˈɛksəs/
noun en → es
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
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There was an excess of food at the party.
Había un exceso de comida en la fiesta.
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
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The insurance company will not pay for any excess over $100.
La compañía de seguros no pagará por ningún exceso superior a 100 dólares.
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
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The car was driving at an excess of 100 km/h.
El coche estaba circulando a más de 100 kilómetros por hora.
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
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He's an excess gambler and has lost all his money.
Es un adicto a las apuestas y ha perdido todo su dinero.
Idioms
equipaje de exceso
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She had to pay for excess baggage.
Tuvieron que pagar por el equipaje de exceso.
exceso de precaución
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He took an excess of caution when crossing the street.
Tomó un exceso de precaución al cruzar la calle.