thick

• Describe algo con gran distancia entre sus lados opuestos; no delgado. También se aplica a líquidos o mezclas de consistencia densa, o a algo lleno, abundante o compacto.

Describes something with a large distance between opposite sides; not thin.

1. Large in width or depthA2formal

   Having a relatively large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.

   Grueso

   • The walls are very thick in this old castle.
   • She cut a thick slice of bread.
   • The ice on the lake is thick enough to walk on.

   Sinónimosbulkychunkyfatmassivesolidsubstantial

   Antónimosnarrowslimthin

2. Dense or viscousA2formal

   Having a dense or heavy consistency; not flowing easily.

   espeso

   • The soup was too thick and needed more water.
   • Thick fog reduced visibility to almost zero.
   • The paint was so thick it wouldn't spread evenly.

   Sinónimosclottedcoagulatedconcentrateddensegelatinousheavystiffsyrupyviscous

   Antónimosrunnythinwatery

3. Full of somethingB1informal

   Containing a large amount of something in a small space.

   denso, lleno de algo

   • The air was thick with smoke.
   • Her hair is thick and curly.
   • The forest is thick with trees and undergrowth.

   Sinónimoscrowdeddensefilledpackedteeming

   Antónimosscatteredsparsethin

4. Stupid or slow-wittedB2informal

   Used informally to describe someone who is not intelligent or slow to understand.

   Tonto o lento de entendimiento

   • Don't be so thick; it's obvious what he meant.
   • He's a bit thick when it comes to math.
   • She called him thick for not getting the joke.

   Sinónimosblockheadedboneheadedbrainlessdensedulldumbobtuseslow

   Antónimosbrightcleversmart

• Adverbio que significa 'en una capa espesa' o 'de manera densa'. Se usa para describir la densidad, profundidad o proximidad de algo, por ejemplo, 'la nieve caía espesamente' o 'las semillas están sembradas densamente'. La forma coincide con el adjetivo.

An adverb meaning 'in a thick manner' or 'so as to be thick.' It is used to describe the density, depth, or closeness of something, such as 'snow falling thick' or 'seeds planted thick.' The form is identical to the adjective.

1. In a dense or close mannerB2informal

   In a way that is dense, closely packed, or with little space between.

   de manera densa o compacta

   • The snow fell thick and fast.
   • The trees grew thick along the riverbank.
   • The crowd stood thick around the stage.

   Sinónimoscloselycompactlydenselythicklytightly

   Antónimossparselythinly

• Sustantivo que designa la parte más densa, concurrida o activa de algo, a menudo rodeada por otros elementos; también puede referirse a la zona central o más profunda de un lugar o de un grupo.

A noun referring to the location of something surrounded by other things, often used in phrases like 'in the thick of'.

incontable

1. The thick of somethingB2informal

   The most intense, active, or crowded part of a situation or place.

   lo más intenso/activo/lleno de algo

   • He was in the thick of the battle.
   • She found herself in the thick of the crowd.
   • They were in the thick of the negotiations when the news broke.

   Sinónimoscentercorecruxessenceheartheathubmiddlemidst