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numeroso

numerous

adjective noo-meh-ROH-soh Less Common
Numbers & Measures Quantities

Also means

large (of a group)

Usage Note

Numeroso agrees in gender and number (numerosa, numerosos, numerosas) and is typically used before a noun or in predicative position. It most often describes groups or collections — una familia numerosa ('a large family') and un público numeroso ('a large audience') are set phrases. It is more formal than simply using muchos.

Examples

"Asistió un público numeroso al concierto."

Natural Translation

A large audience attended the concert.

Literal Translation

Attended a public numerous to-the concert

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