coloso

colossus

noun koh-LOH-soh Rare

Origin: From Latin colossus, via Greek kolossos, originally the Colossus of Rhodes.

Also means

giant

Usage Note

Coloso refers to an enormous statue or, figuratively, to a person or organization of overwhelming power or size. A common metaphorical use is un coloso de la industria ('an industry giant'). The adjective colosal shares the same root.

Examples

"Ese rascacielos es un verdadero coloso."

Natural Translation

That skyscraper is a true colossus.

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