desmesurado
/desmesuˈɾado/
The English phrase 'lavish' can be translated into Spanish as desmesurado. If unsure, use desmesurado. Wiktionary also lists patagüino.
Meaning: excessive (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| desmesurado | /desmesuˈɾado/ |
| patagüino | /pataɡwino/ (from spelling rules) |
The word desmesurado is used to describe something that is excessive.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term lujoso/a is used widely to express the concept of luxury and lavishness.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective desmesurado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use desmesurada for feminine nouns, desmesurados for masculine plural nouns and desmesuradas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/desmesuˈɾado/
Did you know?
- While desmesurado means 'excessive', the root mesa in this context refers to a 'measure' or 'limit' rather than a 'table'.
- Spanish uses the word desmesurado to describe not just physical size or wealth, but also extreme emotional reactions, such as una alegría desmesurada.
- If someone is being 'lavish' with their praise, a Spaniard might use the word excesivo, but a more poetic way to say it is desbordante, which literally means 'overflowing'.
Examples in context
- suntuoso banqueteSumptuous feast
- Su gasto fue desmesurado.His spending was excessive.
- El ruido es desmesurado en esta calle.The noise is excessive on this street.
- Tiene un entusiasmo desmesurado por el cine.She has an excessive enthusiasm for cinema.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a recent business project.
- Elena¿No crees que el presupuesto fue desmesurado?Don't you think the budget was excessive?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, fue demasiado para este proyecto.Yes, Elena, it was too much for this project.
- ElenaMe preocupa que Alejandro pierda el control.I am worried that Alejandro will lose control.
- AlejandroÉl sabe que debe ser más prudente.He knows he must be more prudent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lavish” translations and entries desmesurado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
