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"Bigger" is a form of "bigger", an adjective which is often translated as "más grande". "Greater" is a form of "great", an adjective which is often translated as "estupendo". Learn more about the difference between "bigger" and "greater" below.
bigger(
bih
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guhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (larger)
a. más grande
My sister has a bigger room, but I have a private bathroom.Mi hermana tiene una habitación más grande, pero yo tengo un baño privado.
a. más grande
If we don't correct small mistakes, they turn into bigger mistakes.Si no corregimos los errores pequeños, se convierten en errores más grandes.
b. más grave
It was a relatively small accident. I'm thankful that it wasn't bigger.Fue un accidente relativamente menor. Agradezco que no haya sido más grave.
a. más grande
This offer isn't bad, but I think we can get some bigger ones.Esta oferta no está mal, pero creo que podemos conseguir unas más grandes.
b. más importante
We have bigger problems to worry about.Tenemos problemas más importantes sobre los que preocuparnos.
c. más conocido
The artist broke his contract to move to a bigger record label.El artista rompió su contrato para cambiar a un sello discográfico más conocido.
4. (older)
a. más grande
You have to be bigger to go on this ride.Tienes que ser más grande para montar esta atracción.
b. mayor
The bigger kids can keep an eye on Mikey for an hour.Los niños mayores pueden cuidar a Mikey por una hora.
great(
greyt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (fantastic)
a. estupendo
Christine has a great job. It's interesting and well-paid.Christine tiene un trabajo estupendo. Es interesante y está bien pagado.
b. excelente
The wine was great and the food was delicious.El vino era excelente y la comida estaba riquísima.
c. genial
The concert was great. You should have come along.El concierto estuvo genial. Deberías haber venido con nosotros.
d. fenomenal
We had a great time at the party. We didn't stop dancing all night.Lo pasamos fenomenal en la fiesta. No paramos de bailar en toda la noche.
e. fabuloso
They have a great house, with wonderful views.Tienen una casa fabulosa, con unas vistas increíbles.
f. sensacional
It's a great movie, as is the novel it's based on.Es una película sensacional, como lo es la novela en la que está basada.
3. (important)
4. (very large)
a. gran (before nouns)
It was a great and spooky house that stood on the hill.Fue una gran casa espeluznante que estaba en la colina.
b. grande (after nouns)
The giant had great feet that crushed many houses.El gigante tenía pies grandes que aplastaban muchas casas.
a. gran (before nouns)
If this ceasefire holds, it would be a great relief for us all.Si el alto el fuego continúa, será un gran alivio para todos nosotros.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
8. (colloquial) (used to express approval)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. estupendo
Dad, I finished my homework. - Great! You can go play with your friends if you like.Papá, terminé la tarea. - ¡Estupendo! Puedes ir a jugar con tus amigos si quieres.
b. genial (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I brought this bottle of white wine. - Great. We're having fish.Traje esta botella de vino blanco. - Genial. Vamos a comer pescado.
c. fenomenal (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
If you want to go out this evening, I can look after your kids. - Great! Thank you very much!Si quieres salir esta tarde, yo puedo quedarme con tus niños. - ¡Fenomenal ¡Muchas gracias!
