formidável — meaning in English
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English meaning
- formidable adj Impressively strong, capable, or intimidating.
- mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
- terrible adj Very bad or unpleasant.
- terrific adj Excellent; wonderful.
- tremendous adj Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
Senses
formidável is used for these senses in English:
- formidable Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
- mean (colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
- terrible Formidable, powerful.
- terrific Extremely good; excellent, amazing. [from 19th c.]
formidable — full definition
- adj Impressively strong, capable, or intimidating.
- adj Difficult to deal with or overcome.
mean — full definition
- verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
- verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
- adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
- adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
- noun A method or resource used to achieve a result (usually used in the plural, "means").