B2 adjective Neutral

intense

/ɪnˈtens/

Describes something that is very great in degree, strength, or force. It is often used to characterize strong emotions, extreme physical sensations, or situations that require extreme effort and concentration.

Ejemplos

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1

The smell of fresh garlic was so intense that it filled the whole kitchen.

The smell of fresh garlic was so strong that it filled the whole kitchen.

2

The candidate was subjected to intense scrutiny by the selection committee during the interview process.

The candidate was subjected to extremely close examination by the selection committee during the interview process.

3

That workout was so intense, I can barely move my legs today!

That workout was so powerful and difficult, I can barely move my legs today!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
intensity
Verb
intensify
Adverbio
intensely
Adjetivo
intense
Relacionado
intensification
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'In-Tense': when a situation is 'intense', people's muscles and the atmosphere become very 'tense' and tight.

Quiz rápido

The ______ heat of the desert made it nearly impossible to travel during the afternoon.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: intense

Ejemplos

1

The smell of fresh garlic was so intense that it filled the whole kitchen.

everyday

The smell of fresh garlic was so strong that it filled the whole kitchen.

2

The candidate was subjected to intense scrutiny by the selection committee during the interview process.

formal

The candidate was subjected to extremely close examination by the selection committee during the interview process.

3

That workout was so intense, I can barely move my legs today!

informal

That workout was so powerful and difficult, I can barely move my legs today!

4

Intense competition for limited resources often leads to significant shifts in ecological populations.

academic

Extreme competition for limited resources often leads to significant shifts in ecological populations.

5

The firm is currently under intense pressure to meet its quarterly financial targets.

business

The company is currently under great pressure to meet its quarterly financial targets.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
intensity
Verb
intensify
Adverbio
intensely
Adjetivo
intense
Relacionado
intensification

Colocaciones comunes

intense pressure strong psychological or physical force
intense heat very high temperature
intense focus deep and concentrated attention
intense competition very strong rivalry
intense pain very strong physical suffering

Frases Comunes

intense heat

extreme warmth or temperature

an intense person

someone who has very strong feelings or a serious personality

intense interest

a very strong desire to learn or know about something

Se confunde a menudo con

intense vs intensive

Intensive implies a high level of effort or resources concentrated in a short time (e.g., an intensive course), while intense refers to the strength or degree of a quality (e.g., intense heat).

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Notas de uso

Use 'intense' to describe the inherent quality of something being extreme. It is frequently paired with abstract nouns like 'pressure', 'debate', or 'emotion'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'intensive' when they mean 'intense.' For example, they might say 'intensive pain' instead of the correct 'intense pain.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'In-Tense': when a situation is 'intense', people's muscles and the atmosphere become very 'tense' and tight.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'intensus', which literally means 'stretched tight' or 'strained'.

Patrones gramaticales

Can be used as an attributive adjective before a noun (intense heat). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (The light was intense).

Quiz rápido

The ______ heat of the desert made it nearly impossible to travel during the afternoon.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: intense

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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