intenso
/inˈtenso/
The English word intense is translated into Spanish as intenso.
The word is used to describe something that is extreme or very high or strong in degree. When describing a person, intenso can imply that the person is overwhelming, high-strung or emotionally taxing to be around.
Meaning: extreme or very high or strong in degree (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form intensa for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form intensos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form intensas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/inˈtenso/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, telling someone no seas tan intenso is a common way to tell them to stop texting or calling so frequently.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, describing a romantic partner as intenso can be a coded way of describing possessiveness or jealousy.
- The word intenso shares a root with the Spanish verb entesar, which means to stretch or tighten a string or a bow.
Examples in context
- Sentí un dolor intenso.I felt intense pain.This sentence is useful for describing a sensation of pain using intenso.Tatoeba #1767611 by marcelostockle, translation #10076730 by Marqasa
- Tom es realmente intenso.Tom is really intense.This sentence is useful for describing a person's personality using intenso.Tatoeba #4388755 by pchamorro, translation #2400216 by CK
- ¿Cómo puedo ignorar un dolor tan intenso?How can I ignore pain this intense?This sentence is useful for asking how to handle pain using intenso.Tatoeba #1011599 by Shishir, translation #4646533 by zpaden
- La tormenta causó un viento fuerte e intenso.The storm caused strong and intense winds.
- El discurso del presidente fue enérgico y apasionado.The president's speech was energetic and passionate.
- Sus interpretaciones en el escenario son siempre apasionadas e intensas.Her stage performances are always passionate and intense.
- La película de terror fue realmente fuerte.The horror movie was really intense.
- Anoche tuve un sueño pesado y muy intenso.Last night I had a heavy and very intense dream.
- ¡Qué fiesta tremenda! Fue una noche intensa y llena de diversión.What an amazing party! It was an intense and fun-filled night.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a workout session.
- JavierEl entrenamiento de hoy fue muy intenso.Today's workout was very intense.
- ElenaSí, estoy agotada ahora mismo.Yes, I am exhausted right now.
- JavierNecesitamos un descanso más largo.We need a longer break.
- ElenaDe acuerdo, Javier, vamos a descansar.Agreed, Javier, let's rest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “intense” translations and entries intenso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries intenso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
