numeroso
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “numeroso” mean in English?
numerous — large in number; many
numerous — large in number; many (numerosos ejemplos, numerosos ciudadanos)
Example sentences
En numerosas ocasiones se ha demostrado que las soluciones colaborativas son más efectivas que los enfoques individuales.
On numerous occasions it has been demonstrated that collaborative solutions are more effective than individual approaches.
La familia numerosa de más de tres hijos tiene derecho a descuentos en transporte, servicios públicos y actividades culturales.
The large family of more than three children is entitled to discounts on transport, public services and cultural activities.
How to use it
Numeroso/a means 'numerous' — large in number; many. Common collocations: numerosos ciudadanos, numerosas ocasiones, familia numerosa, numerosos estudios. Ser: always ser. Note: familia numerosa (large family) is a legal/administrative category in Spain for families with 3+ children, granting benefits.
Common mistake
Numeroso ≠ muchos: numerosos is more formal and often precedes the noun (numerosos estudios); muchos is the everyday equivalent (muchos estudios). Numeroso also implies that the quantity is notably large.