Grandiosa (en. Great)

/ɡɾanˈdjo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has greatness or magnificence.
The architecture of this building is grandiose.
La arquitectura de este edificio es grandiosa.
That provokes admiration for its splendor.
The artist's performance was grandiose.
La actuación de la artista fue grandiosa.
That is characterized by its greatness in a figurative sense.
She has a grand and attractive personality.
Tiene una personalidad grandiosa y atrayente.

Etymology

From Latin 'grandiosus', which means 'large' or 'magnificent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a grand idea
An idea that is brilliant or exceptional.
una idea grandiosa
a grand vision
A way of seeing the world with greatness or breadth.
una visión grandiosa
a grand performance
A performance that is impressive and worthy of admiration.
una actuación grandiosa

Related Words

greatness
Quality of being large, superiority.
grandeza
majesty
Quality of the majestic, splendid.
majestuosidad
magnificence
Quality of magnificent or splendid.
magnificencia

Slang Meanings

Something surprisingly good or impressive.
That party was grandiose; everyone had fun.
Esa fiesta fue grandiosa, todos se divirtieron.
It refers to a person who is very charismatic or excellent in their field.
That singer is grandiose; she fills the stage with her presence.
Esa cantante es grandiosa, llena el escenario con su presencia.