extra grande
/eɡstɾa ɡɾande/from spelling rules
The English phrase "extra large" is translated into Spanish as extra grande.
Extra grande is used to describe something that is larger than a standard large size. In many Spanish-speaking retail environments, particularly regarding clothing sizes, it is often abbreviated as XG or XL.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the prefix extra (extra) and the adjective grande (large).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, extra grande is a common way to express "extra large".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective grande remains unchanged when modifying a feminine noun, so the phrase stays extra grande. To agree with plural nouns, use the plural form extra grandes.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾa ɡɾande/
Did you know?
- If you are ordering a coffee in a Spanish-speaking cafe, asking for an extra grande might result in a confused look, as many shops use the term grande for their largest standard size.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the English abbreviation XL even when speaking Spanish, but they pronounce it as equis ele.
- While extra grande describes a physical size, fashion categories for 'plus size' clothing often use talla especial or talla grande instead.
Examples in context
- Tenemos tamaño extra grande, pero no en ese color.We have the extra-large size, but not in that color.This sentence demonstrates how to use extra grande when discussing available sizes and colors.Tatoeba #483304 by Eckhardtgabriel, translation #280536 by CK
- Este proyecto requiere una inversión muy grandeThis project requires a very large investment
- El edificio tiene una puerta de tamaño extraordinarioThe building has a door of extraordinary size
- La pizza familiar es super grandeThe family-sized pizza is super big
- ¡Qué casa más enorme!What a huge house!
- Me gustaría una porción de pizza extra grande, por favorI would like an extra large slice of pizza, please
- Quiero una camiseta súper grandeI want a super big t-shirt
- Quiero un café extra grande, por favor.I want an extra large coffee, please.
- Esa pizza es extra grande para nosotros.That pizza is extra large for us.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a fast food restaurant.
- Elena¿Prefieres el tamaño mediano o extra grande?Do you prefer the medium or extra large size?
- JavierPara mí, el tamaño extra grande está bien.For me, the extra large size is fine.
- ElenaEstá bien, pediré uno extra grande para ti.Okay, I will order an extra large one for you.
- JavierGracias, Elena, tengo mucha hambre.Thanks, Elena, I am very hungry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
