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    Grandote (en. Huge)

    /granˈdote/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person or thing of large size.
    That dog is big.
    Ese perro es grandote.
    It is used to refer to an exaggerated form of size.
    The grandpa always calls his grandson big.
    El abuelito siempre lo llama grandote a su nieto.
    Sometimes, it is used affectionately to refer to someone strong.
    Look how the big one of your brother plays.
    Mira cómo juega el grandote de tu hermano.

    Etymology

    Derives from the adjective 'grande' with the augmentative suffix '-ote'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    you're getting big
    It is used to refer to someone who has grown or gained weight.
    estás grandote
    to do something big
    To do something in an exaggerated manner or on a large scale.
    hacer algo grandote
    the big one in the group
    The tallest or biggest member of a group.
    el grandote del grupo

    Related Words

    big
    That has a lot of size.
    grande
    tall
    That is excessively tall.
    altote
    fat
    That is very fat.
    gordote

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a person who stands out for their size in a group.
    At the party, the big one always attracts all the attention.
    En la fiesta, el grandote siempre se lleva todas las miradas.
    Colloquially used to describe something that exceeds expectations in size.
    That sandwich is big, I don’t think I can eat it all!
    ¡Ese sandwich está grandote, no creo que pueda comerlo todo!