Kilo Lingo

/maˈsiβo/

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Translation

massive

Word origin

From masa ('mass'), from Latin massa, itself from Greek maza ('barley cake, lump').

Origin
Latin
Root
massa
English cognates
mass, massive

Grammar

Femininemasiva
Masc pluralmasivos
Fem pluralmasivas

Examples

convocatoria.

There was a massive response to the call.

terremoto causó .

The earthquake caused massive damage in the city.

lanzó publicidad.

The company launched a massive advertising campaign.

¿ protesta ?

Did you see the massive protest yesterday?

plástico daña .

The massive use of plastic harms the environment.

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