tu gran
/tu ɡɾan/from spelling rules
The English phrase "your big" is translated into Spanish as tu gran.
A phrase used to describe something of a large size or great importance belonging to the listener.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tu, which means "your" (informal/singular) and gran, which is a shortened form of grande used specifically before singular nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this phrase with plural nouns, both the possessive adjective and the adjective must change to tus grandes.
How do you pronounce it?
/tu ɡɾan/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the placement of gran can change the nuance of a sentence. Using gran before a noun often elevates the quality to a metaphorical level of greatness, whereas placing grande after the noun focuses on physical scale.
- The word tu is a distant linguistic cousin to the English word 'thou', as both words descend from the same Proto-Indo-European roots.
- While gran usually means 'great', using it in the phrase tu gran boca can imply the person is indiscreet or talkative.
Examples in context
- Esta es tu gran oportunidad.This is your big chance.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a big chance.Tatoeba #3538583 by marcelostockle, translation #3315242 by CK
- Decinos qué es lo que tenés planeado para tu gran día.Tell us what you've got planned for your big day.This sentence is useful for asking about plans for a big day.Tatoeba #2728125 by emanuel81, translation #1232737 by sundown
- Si no lo has oído con las propias orejas o visto con los propios ojos, no lo inventes con tu mente pequeña ni lo compartas con tu gran boca.If you didn't hear it with your own ears or see it with your own eyes, don't invent it with your small mind and share it with your big mouth.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of tu gran in the context of a big mouth.Tatoeba #4273017 by mervert1, translation #1398483 by bart
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about his new house.
- ElenaMe encanta tu gran casa, Alejandro.I love your big house, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, Elena. Pasa adelante.Thank you very much, Elena. Come on in.
- Elena¿Tuviste mucho trabajo con tu gran jardín?Did you have a lot of work with your big garden?
- AlejandroSí, pero valió la pena el esfuerzo.Yes, but the effort was worth it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gran, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
