🇪🇸 How to say

“great” in Spanish

gran
Illustration of "great" in a Spanish cultural setting
A woman stands before a towering mountain, arms outstretched in awe. The sun rises behind the peak, casting a warm glow over the vast landscape.

Usage note

Use 'gran' before singular nouns (it's a shortened form of 'grande') to mean great or big, often expressing importance or size in a positive way.

Examples

  • Es un gran día.

    It's a great day.

  • Tengo una gran familia.

    I have a big family.

  • Esa es una gran idea.

    That's a great idea.

Quick check

What does "gran" mean?

  • A. great
  • B. other
  • C. young
  • D. long

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