gigante
/hee-GAHN-teh/
huge
Illustrating 'gigante' as 'huge' by depicting an object of massive scale.
gigante(adjective)
huge
?size and scale
,enormous
?emphasizing magnitude
giant-sized
?colloquial description
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (The '-e' Rule)
Since 'gigante' ends in '-e', it doesn't change its ending when describing masculine or feminine things (e.g., 'el libro gigante' and 'la casa gigante'). It only changes for plural: 'gigantes'.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Great Intensifier
Use 'gigante' instead of just 'muy grande' (very big) to add more dramatic emphasis to the size of something.
Visualizing 'gigante' as a mythological or fictional 'giant' being.
gigante(noun)
giant
?mythological or fictional large person/being
ogre
?similar large, often evil, creature
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Flexibility
When referring to a female giant, you can use 'la gigante' or 'la giganta.' 'Giganta' is more common in modern Spanish for the female form.
Representing 'gigante' as a 'powerhouse' or influential entity.
gigante(noun)
powerhouse
?a very influential company or person
,titan
?a dominant figure in an industry
leading figure
?an important person
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Gigante' for Countries
It’s often used to describe countries with huge economies or populations, like 'el gigante asiático' (the Asian giant).
✏️ 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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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.