Italian · Adjectives
grande
big / great
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of considerable size; also used to mean great or important.
Example
Roma è una grande città ricca di storia.
Rome is a great city rich in history.
Etymology
The word 'grande' stems from the Latin 'grandis,' meaning 'great' or 'large.' It reflects a long-standing lineage of usage in the Romance languages, often signifying both size and importance.
How & Where It’s Used
'Grande' is commonly used in both spoken and written Italian and can be found in formal as well as informal registers. It is widely used across all regions of Italy without significant variation.
Literary Heritage
The term appears frequently in Italian literature, for instance, in Dante Alighieri's 'Divina Commedia' and has been referenced in various Italian proverbs.