Grandioso (en. Grand)

/ɡɾanˈdjo.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has greatness or majesty.
The castle had grandiose architecture.
El castillo tenía una arquitectura grandiosa.
That is impressive or astonishing due to its size or beauty.
The performance was grandiose; everyone was amazed.
La actuación fue grandiosa, todos quedaron maravillados.
Related to something that is very notable or worthy of admiration.
The party was a grandiose event that everyone will remember.
La fiesta fue un evento grandioso que todos recordarán.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

a grandiose idea
an idea that is very good or brilliant.
una idea grandiosa
think big
to have ambitious aspirations.
pensar en grande
a grandiose work
an artistic or literary creation of high quality.
una obra grandiosa

Related Words

large
of large dimensions.
grande
majestic
that has majesty or greatness.
majestuoso
striking
that causes a great effect or impression.
impactante

Slang Meanings

Incredible
That concert was grandiose; I can hardly believe it.
Ese concierto fue grandioso, casi no lo puedo creer.
Spectacular
The presentation was grandiose; everyone applauded.
La presentación fue grandiosa, todos aplaudieron.