Grandiosos (en. Great)

/ɡranˈdjosos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Of great size or quantity.
The grand mountains cover the landscape.
Las grandiosas montañas cubren el paisaje.
Magnificent or impressive.
The show was grand and left everyone speechless.
El espectáculo fue grandioso y dejó a todos boquiabiertos.
Something that provokes admiration or respect.
Her performance was grand, receiving a standing ovation.
Su actuación fue grandiosa, recibió aplausos de pie.

Etymology

From Latin 'grandiosus', meaning 'large' or 'imposing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a grand wedding
A wedding celebration of great splendor.
una boda grandiosa
a grand speech
A speech that makes a significant impact or admiration.
un discurso grandioso
a grand view
A view that is impressive and exceptional.
una vista grandiosa

Related Words

large
That is of considerable size.
grande
grandeur
Quality of being large or magnificent.
grandeza
grandeur
Quality of being grand or impressive.
grandiosidad

Slang Meanings

Something incredible or astonishing.
The party was so grand that everyone talked about it for weeks.
La fiesta fue tan grandiosa que todo el mundo habló de ella durante semanas.
Exaggerated or spectacular in a positive context.
His new car is grand, everyone wants to see it.
Su coche nuevo es grandioso, todos lo quieren ver.