a lo grande(
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loh
grahn
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (general)
a. with a bang
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g. skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Almodovar volvió a lo grande con su nueva película, Dolor y gloria.Almodovar came back with a bang with this new movie, Pain and Glory.
b. in style
¿Vas a celebrar tu cumpleaños en un hotel? - Sí. Sabes que a mí me gusta hacer las cosas a lo grande.You're going to celebrate your birthday in a hotel? - Yes. You know I like to celebrate things in style.
c. in a big way
Este año las fiestas de San Sebastián se estarán celebrando a lo grande con invitados especiales.This year the San Sebastian festivities will be celebrated in a big way with special guests.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
No vale la pena vivir si no vas a vivir a lo grande.Life is not worth living if you don't live it up.
Mi mente no tiene límites. A mí me gusta soñar a lo grande.My mind has no limits. I like to dream big.
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