magnitude
BrE /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjuːd/ AmE /ˈmæɡ.nə.tʃuːd/
noun en → es
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
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The scale and magnitude of the disaster were overwhelming.
La escala y magnitud de la catástrofe fueron abrumadoras.
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
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The magnitude of the breakthrough was recognized by scientists worldwide.
La magnitud del avance fue reconocida por científicos de todo el mundo.
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
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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.