What is the Spanish word for "thick"?

Learn how to say "thick" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

thick

Spanish

grueso

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Alternative translations of "thick"

espeso
denso
tupido
abundante

Examples of how to use "thick" in Spanish

English
This is a very thick and heavy book.
Spanish
Este es un libro muy grueso y pesado.
English
The soup is thick and tasty.
Spanish
La sopa es espesa y sabrosa.
English
She has thick, curly hair.
Spanish
Ella tiene el cabello grueso y rizado.
English
Fog was thick over the lake.
Spanish
La niebla era espesa sobre el lago.
English
He wore a thick winter coat.
Spanish
Él llevaba un abrigo de invierno grueso.

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This is a very thick and heavy book.

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