Spanish · Adjectives
Big / Large / Great
Of large size or great importance.
Vivo en una ciudad grande.
I live in a big city.
'Grande' comes from the Latin word 'grandis', meaning 'large or great'. Its usage has evolved to describe not only size but also importance.
'Grande' is used across different registers, from formal to informal, in both spoken and written contexts. It is widely understood in all Spanish-speaking regions.