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big, large, great, grown up, older
/ˈɡɾande/
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Greater than is usual in size, age, force, or standing.
Examples
En mus, la grande se juega primero.
In mus, the high-card round comes first.
Un grande recibió el título por sus servicios.
A noble received the title for his service.
La crónica menciona a un grande del reino.
The chronicle mentions a grandee of the kingdom.
El grande acudió a la corte.
The grandee came to court.
La entrada cuesta más para los grandes.
The admission price is higher for adults.
Similar words
mayor
extenso
amplio
prócer
adulto
magnate
adulto
mayor
enorme
importante
Meanings
Examples
La mesa es grande para esta cocina.
The table is big for this kitchen.
Encontraron una gran oportunidad.
They found a great opportunity.
La tormenta causó grandes daños.
The storm caused major damage.
Fue una gran sorpresa para todos.
It was a big surprise for everyone.
Vive en una casa grande.
She lives in a large house.
Similar words
amplio
enorme
extenso
importante
Examples
Mi hija ya es grande.
My daughter is grown up now.
Cuando sea grande, quiero viajar.
When I am grown up, I want to travel.
Su hermano es grande y vive solo.
His brother is grown up and lives alone.
Todavía es pequeño, pero pronto será grande.
He is still small, but soon he will be grown up.
Ahora eres grande y puedes decidir por ti mismo.
You are grown up now and can decide for yourself.
Examples
Los grandes cuidaron a los pequeños.
The grown-ups looked after the little ones.
Ese juego también divierte a los grandes.
That game amuses adults too.
Los grandes se sentaron a otra mesa.
The adults sat at another table.
La entrada cuesta más para los grandes.
The admission price is higher for adults.
Pidieron ayuda a uno de los grandes.
They asked one of the grown-ups for help.
Examples
El grande acudió a la corte.
The grandee came to court.
Los grandes apoyaron al nuevo rey.
The nobles supported the new king.
La crónica menciona a un grande del reino.
The chronicle mentions a grandee of the kingdom.
Un grande recibió el título por sus servicios.
A noble received the title for his service.
Los grandes conservaron sus privilegios durante años.
The grandees kept their privileges for years.
Examples
En mus, la grande se juega primero.
In mus, the high-card round comes first.
Ganaron la grande con cartas altas.
They won the high-card round with strong cards.
No quiso apostar a la grande.
He did not want to bet on the high-card round.
La grande quedó empatada.
The high-card round ended in a tie.
Después de la grande, llegó el siguiente lance.
The next round followed the high-card round.
Etymology
From Latin grandis, meaning “large” or “great”.
FAQ
What does grande usually mean?
Grande usually means big, large, or great.
When does grande become gran?
It is shortened to gran before a singular noun, as in una gran oportunidad.
Does grande change for feminine nouns?
No. It stays grande with masculine and feminine singular nouns.
Can grande mean grown up?
Yes. It can describe a child who has become older or an adult.
Yes. Los grandes can mean adults, and historically un grande is a high-ranking noble.
What does grande mean in mus?
La grande is the first, high-card round of that card game.
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