Grandísimo (en. Great)

/ɡranˈðizimo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
"Indicates a size or degree much greater than normal."
"The building is enormous, and it can be seen from afar."
El edificio es grandísimo y se puede ver desde lejos.
"Used to highlight the impressive or extraordinary nature of something."
"They put on a grand spectacle for the celebration."
Hicieron un grandísimo espectáculo para la celebración.
"Refers to a person who has great importance or renown."
"He is a tremendous artist who has changed music."
Es un grandísimo artista que ha cambiado la música.

Etymology

"Derives from the adjective grande with the suffix -ísimo that indicates a superlative degree."

Common Phrases and Expressions

"great will"
"Great desire or intention to do something."
gran voluntad
"great quantity"
"Large number or volume of something."
gran cantidad
"on a large scale"
"At a very large or widespread level."
a gran escala

Related Words

"large"
"Of large size."
grande
"to enlarge"
"To make something larger."
agrandar
"enlargement"
"The act of making something larger."
agrandamiento

Slang Meanings

"Something that is extremely good or impressive."
"That movie was fantastic; I enjoyed it a lot."
Esa película fue grandísima, la disfruté mucho.
"A great celebration or event."
"The New Year's party was awesome; everyone had fun."
La fiesta de fin de año fue grandísima, todos se divirtieron.