The term "numeroso" is an adjective in Spanish that describes a large quantity or a significant number of something. It is used commonly in both oral and written contexts and signifies that something is plentiful or abundant.
The frequency of its use can vary, but it often appears in descriptive contexts, as well as in academic, literary, and everyday speech compared to formal settings.
The students were numerous at the graduation.
El grupo tuvo numerosos problemas, pero logró superarlos.
The group faced numerous problems, but managed to overcome them.
Numerosos estudios han demostrado los beneficios de la meditación.
While "numeroso" itself may not commonly feature in idiomatic expressions, it is often found in phrases that emphasize abundance or quantity. Here are a few examples:
To have numerous followers on social media.
Recibir numerosos elogios por su trabajo.
To receive numerous compliments for one’s work.
Encontrar numerosas oportunidades en el extranjero.
To find numerous opportunities abroad.
Disfrutar de numerosos eventos culturales durante el año.
"Numeroso" comes from the Latin "numerosus," which itself is derived from "numerus," meaning "number." The transition from Latin to Spanish maintained the essence of the word, signifying abundance or a large quantity.