Big in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'big' is 'grande', pronounced GRAHN-deh (IPA: /ˈɡɾande/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: grandes).
Pronunciation: GRAHN-deh
| Spanish | grande |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | GRAHN-deh · /ˈɡɾande/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | grandes |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'grande'
- Vivimos en una casa grande.
We live in a big house. - Nueva York es una ciudad muy grande.
New York is a very big city. - Fue un gran día para todos.
It was a great day for everyone. - Estos zapatos me quedan grandes.
These shoes are too big for me.
Common Phrases with 'grande'
- a lo grande
in style / big time - pasarlo en grande
to have a great time
How to Use 'grande'
Same form for masculine and feminine (grande/grandes). It shortens to 'gran' before any singular noun, and the meaning shifts: un gran hombre = a great man, but un hombre grande = a big man.
Regional note: In parts of Latin America, grande also describes adults or older people: mi hermana grande = my big sister.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review gender and articles in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Big' in Spanish is 'grande', pronounced GRAHN-deh.
It is spelled g-r-a-n-d-e.
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