gigante
“gigante” means “huge” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
huge, enormous
Also: giant-sized
📝 In Action
Compramos una televisión gigante para la sala.
A1We bought a huge television for the living room.
El reto de aprender español parecía gigante al principio.
B1The challenge of learning Spanish seemed enormous at first.
giant
Also: ogre
📝 In Action
En el cuento, el valiente pastor derrotó al gigante.
A2In the story, the brave shepherd defeated the giant.
Los gigantes de la mitología griega eran hijos de la Tierra.
B1The giants of Greek mythology were children of the Earth.
powerhouse, titan
Also: leading figure
📝 In Action
Apple sigue siendo el gigante de la tecnología móvil.
B2Apple continues to be the giant (or titan) of mobile technology.
El equipo de fútbol es un gigante en su liga.
C1The soccer team is a powerhouse in its league.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "gigante" in Spanish:
enormous→giant→giant-sized→huge→leading figure→ogre→powerhouse→titan→🗣️ Practice in a Tongue Twister
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: gigante
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'gigante' as a noun (a person/entity) rather than an adjective (a description)?
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The word comes from the Latin 'gigas,' which itself was borrowed from the ancient Greek 'gígas.' The original Greek meaning described 'earth-born' monsters or mythological beings of enormous stature, often associated with a war against the gods.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'gigante' change its form for feminine words?
As an adjective, no, it stays 'gigante' for both masculine and feminine things (e.g., 'el coche' and 'la mesa'). However, if you are using it as a noun to refer to a female mythological figure, you can use 'la giganta' or 'la gigante'.
Is 'gigantesco' the same as 'gigante'?
They are very similar! 'Gigantesco' usually means 'gigantic' and is even stronger than 'gigante,' emphasizing the sheer, almost unbelievable size of something.