intense

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BrE /ˈɪntens/ AmE /ˈɪntens/

adjective en → es

1 STRONG/POWERFUL [attributive, predicative] B1

very strong or powerful; having a great effect

intenso, fuerte, potente

  • an intense feeling/emotion/experience

Collocations intense pain · intense heat

  • She felt an intense sense of guilt.

    Ella sintió una fuerte sensación de culpa.

2 CONCENTRATION [attributive, predicative] B1

requiring a lot of attention and effort; demanding

intenso, concentrado, exigente

  • an intense course/programme

Collocations intense training · intensive study

  • The job requires an intense level of commitment.

    El trabajo requiere un alto nivel de compromiso.

1 COLOR [attributive, predicative] B2

having a strong, bright color; not pale or dull

intenso, brillante, vibrante

  • an intense shade of red

Collocations intense blue · vibrant green

  • The paint has an intense color.

    La pintura tiene un intenso color.

1 RELATIONSHIP [attributive, predicative] B2

very close and strong; involving a lot of emotion or feeling

intenso, fuerte, estrecho

  • an intense relationship

Collocations intense friendship · close bond

  • They have an intense relationship.

    Tienen una relación muy fuerte.

1 PASSIONATE [attributive, predicative] B2

showing or feeling a lot of enthusiasm, interest, or love for something

entusiasta, apasionado, dedicado

  • an intense interest/passion

Collocations intense passion · passionate commitment

  • He has an intense interest in photography.

    Él tiene un gran interés en la fotografía.

1 STRESS [attributive, predicative] C1

causing a lot of stress or worry; very difficult to deal with

estresante, difícil de manejar, preocupante

  • an intense situation

Collocations intense pressure · stressful environment

  • The job is very intense.

    El trabajo es muy estresante.

1 EVALUATION [attributive, predicative] C1

very careful and thorough; not missing any details or aspects

detallado, exhaustivo, meticuloso

  • an intense examination

Collocations intense scrutiny · detailed analysis

  • The police carried out an intense investigation.

    La policía llevó a cabo una exhaustiva investigación.

1 ELECTRICAL [attributive] C2

relating to electricity; having or producing electrical energy

eléctrico, eléctricamente

  • an intense current

Collocations intense electric field · electrical charge

  • The storm produced an intense electrical discharge.

    La tormenta produjo una descarga eléctrica intensa.