enorme
/eˈnoɾme/
The English phrase 'huge' can be translated into Spanish as enorme. Wiktionary also lists grandote.
Meaning: very large (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| enorme | /eˈnoɾme/ |
| grandote | /ɡɾandote/ (from spelling rules) |
The word enorme is used to describe something that is very large. You can combine it with absolutamente to say 'It's absolutely huge' (Es absolutamente enorme).
Which one should you use?
While enorme is a standard word for 'huge', grandote is a more colloquial and informal way to say something is big or large.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word enorme is gender-neutral and does not change its ending whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine. In contrast, grandote must agree in number with the noun it modifies, changing to grandotes for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈnoɾme/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, using the augmentative -ote can occasionally be used ironically to describe something that is actually quite small.
- The Latin root of enorme actually refers to something that is 'out of the norm', meaning it is so large it defies standard measurement.
- While enorme is a standard adjective, adding the suffix -ote to grande to create grandote is a common way to create an 'augmentative' that implies a certain level of affection or clumsiness.
Examples in context
- La red es enorme.The net is huge.The sentence is useful for describing the size of a net using enorme.Tatoeba #539407 by Shishir, translation #533955 by tomkun01
- Este lugar es enorme.This place is huge.The sentence is useful for describing the size of a place using enorme.Tatoeba #4329400 by pchamorro, translation #3436674 by CK
- ¡Ese animal es enorme!That animal is huge!The sentence is useful for expressing surprise at the size of an animal using enorme.Tatoeba #1526272 by marcelostockle, translation #1488842 by arnxy20
- El edificio es enorme.The building is huge.
- Tiene una colección colosal de libros.He/She has a colossal collection of books.
- Su talento es descomunal.His/Her talent is immense.
- Ese perro es enorme.That dog is massive.
- Tienes una colección súper grande de sellos.You have a super big stamp collection.
- ¡Qué enorme es la tarta de cumpleaños!How huge the birthday cake is!
- La fiesta en la playa fue gigante.The beach party was massive.
- Ese árbol es colosal, debe tener siglos de antigüedad.That tree is colossal, it must be centuries old.
- 76 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a new house.
- Javier¡El jardín de tu casa es enorme!Your house's garden is huge!
- LucíaSí, es un poco grande para mí.Yes, it is a bit large for me.
- JavierPero tiene un espacio enorme para jugar.But it has an enormous space for playing.
- LucíaEs verdad, Javier.That is true, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “huge” translations and entries enorme, grandote, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enorme, grandote, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
