demasiarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

Verb

Phonetic transcription:

/demaˈsjaɾse/

How the word is used:

Demasiarse is a reflexive verb in Spanish that means "to indulge excessively" or "to become too much." It is used in both oral and written contexts, but it is more commonly found in informal conversations.

Examples:

1. No deberías demasiarte con las golosinas.
   (You shouldn't indulge too much in sweets.)

2. Creo que me he demasiado con las compras del Black Friday.
   (I think I went overboard with Black Friday shopping.)

Idiomatic expressions:

Demasiarse is not commonly used as part of idiomatic expressions.

Etymology:

The word demasiarse comes from the Latin word "dēmētiā," which means "to take away in portions" or "to distribute." Over time, it evolved to become demasiarse in Spanish, with the meaning shifting towards indulging excessively.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: excederse, sobrepasar, abusar
• Antonyms: moderarse, controlarse, limitarse