grandioso

/ɡɾanˈdjoso/

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Translation

grand, magnificent

Word origin

From grande ('big, great'), from Latin grandis ('full-grown, great'), with the augmentative suffix -oso. The same root gives English 'grand' and 'grandiose'.

Origin
Latin
Root
grandis
English cognates
grand, grandiose

Grammar

Femininegrandiosa
Masc pluralgrandiosos
Fem pluralgrandiosas

Examples

grandioso.

The palace has a magnificent hall.

grandioso .

It was a grand show of lights and music.

grandiosa.

The view from the mountain is magnificent.

grandiosos .

They had grand plans for the city.

catedral grandiosa .

The cathedral turned out grander than expected.

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This word is part of lesson 42.