What is the Spanish word for "big"?

Learn how to say "big" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

big

Spanish

grande

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Examples of how to use "big" in Spanish

English
What a big surprise for everyone!
Spanish
¡Qué gran sorpresa para todos!
English
The dog is big and friendly.
Spanish
El perro es grande y amigable.
English
She bought a big red umbrella.
Spanish
Ella compró un paraguas grande y rojo.
English
We have a big exam tomorrow.
Spanish
Tenemos un gran examen mañana.
English
That problem is big, but solvable.
Spanish
Ese problema es grande, pero resoluble.

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