cosas grandes
/kosas ɡɾandes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "big stuff" is translated as cosas grandes.
cosas grandes is used to refer to objects or items that are large in size.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cosas (things) and grandes (big/large).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is cosa grande. Because cosas is a feminine plural noun, the adjective grandes must agree in number, although the singular form grande is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the placement of grandes after cosas is standard, but placing it before the noun, as in grandes cosas, often changes the meaning from physical size to greatness or magnificence.
- If you describe a person as grande, you might be saying they are tall or old rather than just 'big' in size, which can lead to confusion in social introductions.
- The word cosa is so versatile that in certain regions, cosa grande can be used as an idiom to describe a major event or a 'big deal' rather than a physical object.
Examples in context
- Las grandes cosas requieren tiempo y esfuerzo.Big stuff requires time and effort.
- El informe de ganancias es uno de los asuntos importantes a discutir en la reunión.The earnings report is one of the big things to discuss in the meeting.
- Juan tiene una colección de cachivaches enormes en su habitación.Juan has a collection of big stuff in his room.
- ¡La fiesta de María fue un eventazo!Maria's party was a huge event!
- ¿Dónde guardamos las cosas grandes?Where do we store the big stuff?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are packing for a move.
- AlejandroElena, ¿qué hacemos con las cosas grandes?Elena, what do we do with the big stuff?
- ElenaPonlas todas en el camión, Alejandro.Put them all in the truck, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEstá bien, yo llevo las cosas grandes.Okay, I'll carry the big stuff.
- ElenaGracias por ayudarme con eso.Thanks for helping me with that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
