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bulky
[/ˈbʌlki/]
adjective
volumoso
1.
taking up much space; large and unwieldy
The bulky furniture made the small room feel cramped.
O móvel volumoso fez o pequeno quarto parecer apertado.
2.
thick and heavy in appearance or texture
She wore a bulky sweater to keep warm in winter.
Ela usava um suéter volumoso para se manter aquecida no inverno.
3.
difficult to handle or transport due to size or weight
The bulky package required special shipping arrangements.
O pacote volumoso exigiu arranjos de envio especiais.
Synonyms
large
massive
cumbersome
unwieldy
spacious
Antonyms
compact
small
lightweight
slim
narrow
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
volumoso
most common translation
General Brazilian
pesado
used when emphasizing weight aspect
Portugal
volumoso
standard usage
Portugal
maçudo
colloquial usage meaning heavy/chunky
Related Idioms & Phrases
bulky order - pedido volumoso
bulky waste - resíduos volumosos
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