gran corazón
/ɡɾan koɾaθon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big heart" is translated into Spanish as gran corazón.
The phrase is used metaphorically to describe someone who is exceptionally kind, generous or compassionate.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gran (great/big) and corazón (heart).
Which one should you use?
Using gran corazón (placing the adjective before the noun) emphasizes the quality of being kind or noble, whereas corazón grande would more literally describe the physical size of the organ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, un corazón noble can be used to express the idea of a big heart.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the adjective grande is placed before a masculine singular noun like corazón, it shortens to gran.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾan koɾaθon/
Did you know?
- If you accidentally say corazón grande instead of gran corazón, you might sound like a doctor describing a medical condition involving an enlarged organ rather than a kind person.
- In Spanish, calling someone corazón as a nickname is common among couples and family members, functioning similarly to 'sweetheart' or 'honey'.
- The word corazón shares a common ancestor with the English word 'core', both tracing back to the Latin 'cor'.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene un gran corazón.Tom has a big heart.This sentence is useful for showing how to use gran corazón to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #1687085 by Shishir, translation #1652313 by Spamster
- ¡Eres una persona con un corazón gigante!You are a person with a big heart!
- Ella tiene un gran corazón.She has a big heart.
- Es un hombre de gran corazón.He is a man with a big heart.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- LucíaNuestro amigo siempre es muy generoso.Our friend is always very generous.
- AlejandroSí, él tiene un gran corazón.Yes, he has a big heart.
- LucíaEs verdad, siempre piensa en los demás.That's true, he always thinks of others.
- AlejandroEs una persona muy especial.He is a very special person.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corazón, gran, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
