Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
mamotreto
tome
mammoth
very large
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tomo
volume (of a book)
Mamotreto means tome and can be thought of as a combination of mammoth0 (very large0) and tomo1 (volume (of a book)1), suggesting a very large book.
noun
  1. tome
    A large, cumbersome book or document.
    El estudiante cargaba un mamotreto de historia antigua. // The student was carrying a tome of ancient history.
  2. monstrosity
    A large, awkward, or poorly made object.
    Ese mueble es un mamotreto que ocupa demasiado espacio. // That piece of furniture is a monstrosity that takes up too much space.