What is the Spanish word for "great"?

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

English

great

Spanish

genial

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Alternative translations of "great"

gran
excelente
magnífico
estupendo

Examples of how to use "great" in Spanish

English
That was a great idea you had.
Spanish
Esa fue una gran idea que tuviste.
English
She is a great teacher.
Spanish
Ella es una gran profesora.
English
This soup tastes great tonight.
Spanish
Esta sopa sabe muy bien esta noche.
English
They did a great job together.
Spanish
Hicieron un gran trabajo juntos.
English
What a great idea that is!
Spanish
¡Qué gran idea es esa!

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "great" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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