grandioso
Del latín 'grandiosus', que significa 'grande' o 'magnífico'.
ADJ
(1)
[/ɡɾanˈdjo.so/es-ES]
grandiose
literal
/
magnificent
formal
/
splendid
formal
/
impressive
informal
/
wonderful
informal
/
untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(While 'grandioso' can be literal, its nuances in certain contexts may not have a direct English equivalent.)
Antonyms
mediocre
Describing something that is magnificent, splendid, or impressive due to its great size, quality, or scope. It evokes admiration, wonder, or awe. While the English cognate 'grandiose' exists, 'grandioso' in Spanish typically carries a positive connotation of grandeur and impressiveness, whereas 'grandiose' in English can sometimes imply a sense of exaggerated or pretentious scale, hence making 'magnificent' or 'splendid' often better translations. The related noun is grandeza and the adverb is grandiosamente.
| feminine_plural | masculine_plural |
|---|---|
| grandiosas | grandiosos |
- El edificio colonial tenía una fachada grandiosa que impresionaba a todos los visitantes. — The colonial building had a magnificent facade that impressed all visitors.
- Fue un discurso grandioso que inspiró a todos los presentes con su visión de futuro. — It was a splendid speech that inspired everyone present with its vision of the future.
register: formal