magnitude

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjuːd/ AmE /ˈmæɡ.nə.tʃuːd/

noun en → es

1 SIZE/SCALE [singular] B2

the size or extent of something, especially when it is large

proporción, magnitud, tamaño

  • a magnitude of sth

Collocations magnitude of a problem · magnitude of an event

  • The scale and magnitude of the disaster were overwhelming.

    La escala y magnitud de la catástrofe fueron abrumadoras.

2 IMPORTANCE [singular] C1

the importance or significance of something, especially when it is great

importancia, relevancia, significado

  • a magnitude of sth

Collocations magnitude of an achievement · magnitude of a discovery

  • The magnitude of the breakthrough was recognized by scientists worldwide.

    La magnitud del avance fue reconocida por científicos de todo el mundo.

3 SCIENTIFIC MEASURE [singular] C1

a measure of the size or intensity of something, such as an earthquake or star

medida científica, magnitud (científica)

  • magnitude of sth

Collocations magnitude of an earthquake · magnitude of a star

  • The magnitude of the earthquake was 7.5 on the Richter scale.

    La magnitud del terremoto fue de 7,5 en la escala de Richter.