General
tremendo
What does tremendo mean?
An intensifier meaning 'a huge / a heck of a', used before a noun for emphasis, positive or negative.
"Se formó tremendo lío en la reunión."
Origin
Caribbean Spanish; intensifying use of 'tremendo'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tremendo' mean as slang?
It's an intensifier meaning 'a huge' or 'one heck of a', placed before a noun for emphasis, whether good or bad.
How do you use 'tremendo'?
Put it before the noun, like 'tremendo lío' (a huge mess) or 'tremenda fiesta' (one heck of a party).
Is 'tremendo' positive or negative?
Either — context decides; it just cranks up whatever noun follows, from 'tremendo talento' to 'tremendo problema'.
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