Translation of Spanish word "grande" to English
grande
/ˈɡɾan.de/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf great size, large.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'grande' is used to describe something of impressive size. For example, 'El edificio es grande' (The building is big). However, learners often confuse 'grande' with 'grandioso', which means 'impressive' or 'splendid'.
🇬🇧 English
big
Example
El perro de mi vecino es muy grande.
My neighbor's dog is very big.
Los elefantes son animales grandes y comen mucho.
Elephants are large animals and they eat a lot.
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Common phrases
- grande y poderoso— big and powerful
- grande y hermoso— big and beautiful
- grande y complicado— big and complicated
- grande y emocionante— big and exciting
- grande y sorprendente— big and surprising
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What does the Spanish word "grande" mean?▼
The Spanish word "grande" means "big" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ellos viven en una casa grande." (which translates as "My neighbor's dog is very big.").
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