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• Frase intensificadora usada antes de adjetivos o sustantivos para resaltar un grado o cualidad notable, a menudo expresando sorpresa, admiración o una fuerte impresión.

An intensifying phrase used before adjectives or nouns to emphasize a notable degree or quality, often expressing surprise, admiration, or a strong impression.

1. Remarkable or impressiveB1informal

   Used to emphasize that something is unusual, impressive, or significant.

   bastante, todo un

   • That was quite a performance!
   • She is quite a talented musician.
   • We had quite a surprise when we saw the bill.

2. A considerable amountB1informal

   Used to indicate a large or significant quantity or degree.

   bastante

   • He spent quite a lot of money on that car.
   • It took quite a while to finish the project.
   • There were quite a few people at the party.