mega
/meɡa/from spelling rules
The Spanish word mega means very large.
mega is used as an adjective to describe something that is very large.
Meaning: very large (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/meɡa/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often pair mega with super in the phrase supermega to create an even stronger emphasis, a linguistic doubling that is common in casual youth speech.
- Spanish speakers use mega as an intensifier for non-physical traits, such as describing a person as mega inteligente to mean extremely intelligent.
- In certain Latin American dialects, if someone describes a party or an event as 'mega', they are not just talking about the size, but also the high level of energy and excitement.
Examples in context
- Hace un calor re intenso hoy.It's mega hot today.
- ¡Tu nuevo coche está re chido!Your new car is mega cool!
- ¡Qué mega sorpresa! No esperaba verte aquí.What a mega surprise! I didn't expect to see you here.
- He comprado una televisión gigantesca para mi sala de estar.I bought a mega-sized TV for my living room.
- Es un mega proyecto para la ciudad.It is a mega project for the city.
- Tienen un mega centro comercial aquí.They have a mega shopping mall here.
- Ese es un mega evento de música.That is a mega music event.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about a party.
- JavierFuiste a la fiesta de anoche, ¿verdad?You went to the party last night, right?
- MaríaSí, ¡había una cantidad mega grande de gente!Yes, there was a mega large amount of people!
- Javier¿Y qué tal estaba la música?And how was the music?
- MaríaEstaba genial, Javier.It was great, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
