massivo
/maˈsi.vu/
The English word "massive" is translated into Portuguese as massivo.
massivo is an adjective used to describe something of great size, significance or import. Overwhelming.
Meaning: of great size, significance or import, overwhelming (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, massivo must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use massiva for feminine singular nouns, massivos for masculine plural nouns and massivas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /maˈsi.vu/.
Did you know?
- To express that something is 'massive' in a casual way, Portuguese speakers may use the word estratosférico, which literally means 'stratospheric'.
- In Brazil, the word massivo is frequently used in marketing and communications to describe 'mass market' campaigns targeting the general public.
- While massivo is a direct cognate of the English word, you should avoid using it to describe a large physical object like a mountain or a stone. For those, Portuguese speakers prefer maciço, which is a close relative in meaning but more natural in context.
Examples in context
- Isso é massivo!That is massive!This sentence uses massivo to express exclamation.Tatoeba #7837348 by piterkeo, translation #1712428 by sundown
- Um buraco negro massivo em rápido crescimento, mais luminoso do que fenómenos previamente descobertos, foi detetado por uma equipa internacional liderada por astrónomos na Austrália.A massive, fast-growing black hole, more luminous than previously discovered phenomena, has been discovered by an international team led by astronomers in Australia.This sentence uses massivo to describe a black hole.Tatoeba #11215732 by Cangarejo, translation #11215731 by Cangarejo
- A explosão causou uma destruição enormeThe explosion caused massive destruction.
- O projeto sofreu uma considerável expansãoThe project underwent a massive expansion.
- O elefante é um animal ponderosoThe elephant is a massive animal.
- Aquela onda foi monstruosa!That wave was massive!
- A festa foi um sucesso, tinha um bolo enormão!The party was a success, there was a massive cake!
- A chegada do astro no palco foi avassaladora!The arrival of the star on stage was massive!
Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are talking about a new construction project in the city.
- GabrielVocê viu aquele prédio novo no centro?Did you see that new building downtown?
- JulianaSim, o tamanho dele é massivo!Yes, its size is massive!
- GabrielAcho que vai mudar todo o bairro.I think it will change the whole neighborhood.
- JulianaCom certeza, será um impacto massivo na região.For sure, it will be a massive impact on the region.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “massive” translations and entries massivo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
