Grande
Example: La casa grande tiene un jardín muy bonito.
Definition
"Grande" is a Spanish adjective meaning large or big, used to describe something of considerable size or extent, such as in the phrase 'La casa grande' which means 'The big house' in English.
Etymology
The word "grande" comes from the Latin word 'grandis,' which means great or large. It has retained this meaning through its evolution into modern Spanish, reflecting size or importance. Did you know? The Latin root 'grandis' is also the source of the English word 'grand,' linking the two languages in describing something impressive or large.
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"Grande" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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