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nutrido

large

adjective noo-TREE-doh Rare

Origin: From Latin nutrire (to nourish).

Also means

well-nourished

Usage Note

Nutrido literally means 'nourished' or 'well-fed,' but in its most common figurative use it means 'large' or 'numerous,' as in un nutrido grupo de personas ('a large group of people') or un nutrido aplauso ('hearty applause'). This extended meaning can mislead learners who only know the literal sense.

Examples

"Asistió un nutrido grupo de estudiantes."

Natural Translation

A large group of students attended.

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