substantial

substantial(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. considerable
Now that Alice has finished college, she's looking forward to earning a substantial income.Ahora que ha acabado su carrera universitaria, Alice espera tener unos ingresos considerables.
b. importante
The movers caused substantial damage to the walls.Los trabajadores de la mudanza causaron daños importantes a las paredes.
a. sustancial
There is a substantial difference between the electorate in a primary and in a general election.Hay una diferencia sustancial entre el electorado en las elecciones primarias y las generales.
b. importante
He made a substantial contribution to the first draft of the regulations.Hizo una aportación importante al primer borrador del reglamento.
c. de peso
The police have just discovered substantial evidence in a 20 year old murder case.La policía acaba de descubrir pruebas de peso en un caso de homicidio de hace 20 años.
d. enjundioso
I read "Ulysses" when I was 14. - That's a substantial tome for a 14 year old.Leí el "Ulises" cuando tenía 14 años - Un libro enjundioso para alguien de esa edad.
a. sólido
We manufacture substantial furniture made of oak that will last generations.Fabricamos muebles de roble sólidos que durarán generaciones.
a. sustancioso
We enjoyed quite a substantial Christmas dinner.Disfrutamos de una comida navideña bastante sustanciosa.
a. sustancial
What do you think of religion? - I prefer to discuss the substantial rather than the ethereal realms.¿Qué opinas de la religión? - Yo prefiero debatir el ámbito sustancial antes que el etéreo.
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