gran

/ˈɡɾan/, [ˈɡɾãn]

big, great

Adjective gran m or f (apocopate, standard form grande)

Examples

Estoy en gran apuro.

I'm in a jam.

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Es una gran idea.

That's a great idea.

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La señora Lee es una gran conversadora.

Mrs. Lee is a great talker.

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Las computadoras provocaron un gran cambio en la vida moderna.

The computer has made a great impact on modern life.

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Hubo un gran incendio cerca de mi casa anoche.

There was a big fire near my house last night.

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Este es mi gran momento.

This is my big moment.

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Una encuesta muestra que una gran mayoría está a favor de la legislación.

A poll shows that an overwhelming majority is in favor of the legislation.

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Tras la guerra, Gran Bretaña se hizo con numerosas colonias.

After the war, Britain had many colonies.

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Ella siente un gran cariño por sus padres.

She has a great affection for her parents.

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Hay una gran escasez de agua en esta ciudad, así que debemos dejar de tomar un baño ocasionalmente.

There is a severe shortage of water in this city, so we must give up having a bath occasionally.

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