grande
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “grande” mean in English?
big, large
Example sentences
La casa es grande.
The house is big.
Tiene una casa muy grande.
He has a very big house.
Es un gran amigo.
He's a great friend.
How to use it
Grande means 'big' / 'large' (and 'great' before nouns: 'gran amigo' = great friend). Invariable for gender (-e ending). Plural grandes.
Common mistake
Before a singular noun, grande shortens to 'gran': 'gran amigo' (great friend). Plural keeps grandes: 'grandes amigos'.