a grandes rasgos
/a ɡɾandes ɾasɡos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "broad strokes" is translated into Spanish as a grandes rasgos.
A grandes rasgos is a formal expression used to indicate that something is being described in broad strokes. If you need to express this concept in a formal context, you can also use En términos generales or De manera general.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, a grandes rasgos means "in large strokes". It is composed of a (in/by), grandes (large/big) and rasgos (strokes/features/traits).
How do you pronounce it?
/a ɡɾandes ɾasɡos/
Did you know?
- The word rasgos comes from the verb rasgar, which means 'to tear' or 'to rip' a piece of fabric.
- The word rasgos is most commonly used in Spanish to describe a person's facial features, such as the shape of their nose or eyes.
- The word rasgo is used in the expression rasgar el aire, which means 'to pierce the air' with a loud or sudden sound.
Examples in context
- En términos generales, podemos decir que el proyecto fue exitoso.Broadly speaking, we can say that the project was successful.
- Es importante conocer de manera general los principales aspectos del mercado.It's important to have a broad understanding of the main aspects of the market.
- A grandes rasgos, podemos decir que el reporte indica una mejora en las ventas.In broad strokes, we can say that the report indicates an improvement in sales.
- Necesito entender este tema de forma general antes de profundizar en los detalles.I need to understand this topic in broad strokes before delving into the details.
- No me expliques los detalles específicos, solo necesito saber de manera amplia cómo funciona.Don't explain the specific details to me, I just need to know in broad strokes how it works.
- Te explicaré el plan a grandes rasgos.I will explain the plan to you in broad strokes.
- Solo conozco la historia a grandes rasgos.I only know the story in broad strokes.
- Describió el proyecto a grandes rasgos.He described the project in broad strokes.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a new business proposal at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Puedes resumir la propuesta a grandes rasgos?Can you summarize the proposal in broad strokes?
- ElenaClaro, se trata de mejorar la logística.Sure, it is about improving the logistics.
- AlejandroEso suena interesante para la empresa.That sounds interesting for the company.
- ElenaLuego te daré todos los detalles.I will give you all the details later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
