grandeza
/grahn-DEH-thah/
greatness
Grandeza can refer to the greatness of character and spirit shown through noble actions.
grandeza(noun)
greatness
?referring to character, spirit, or achievements
nobility
?referring to high moral standards
,magnanimity
?being generous or forgiving
📝 In Action
Su grandeza de espíritu inspiró a toda la nación.
B2His greatness of spirit inspired the whole nation.
Admiro la grandeza de sus ideas.
B1I admire the greatness of her ideas.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-eza' Ending
In Spanish, adding '-eza' to an adjective (like 'grande') turns it into a feminine noun representing that quality. It's like adding '-ness' in English.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Size vs. Greatness
Mistake: "Using 'grandeza' to talk about shoe size or clothing size."
Correction: Use 'tamaño' for physical dimensions. 'Grandeza' is for things that are impressively big in a metaphorical or majestic way.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Sounding
Use 'grandeza' when you want to sound more poetic or respectful than just saying 'algo muy grande'.
Grandeza also describes the majestic grandeur and scale of beautiful landscapes.
grandeza(noun)
grandeur
?majestic beauty or scale
magnitude
?the great size or importance of something
,majesty
?impressive stateliness
📝 In Action
La grandeza de los Alpes es difícil de describir.
B2The grandeur of the Alps is difficult to describe.
Nadie comprendía la grandeza del problema.
C1Nobody understood the magnitude of the problem.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: grandeza
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the best context to use 'grandeza'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'grandeza' and 'tamaño'?
'Tamaño' is used for physical measurements (how tall, wide, or long something is). 'Grandeza' is used for the abstract quality of being great, noble, or majestic.
Is 'grandeza' always feminine?
Yes, nouns ending in '-eza' that describe a quality (like beauty, sadness, or greatness) are always feminine in Spanish: 'la grandeza'.