formidable

BrE /ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/ AmE /ˈfɔːr.mə.də.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 IMPRESSIVE B2

impressively large, powerful, or impressive; inspiring awe or fear

formidable, impresionante, asombroso

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a formidable opponent · formidable achievements

  • She is a formidable opponent in any debate.

    Es una contrincante formidable en cualquier debate.

2 DAUNTING B1

difficult or challenging; daunting

formidable, desafiante, difícil

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a formidable task · formidable challenges

  • The exam was a formidable challenge.

    El examen fue un desafío formidable.