grand

• Descreve algo grande, impressionante ou majestoso em tamanho, escala ou aparência. Também pode indicar algo de grande importância, prestígio ou distinção.

Describes something that is large, impressive, or magnificent in size, scope, or appearance.

1. Impressive in size or appearanceB1formal

   Large, impressive, or magnificent in scale, scope, or appearance.

   Grandioso

   • They stayed in a grand hotel overlooking the ocean.
   • The palace had a grand entrance with marble columns.
   • The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

   Sinônimosawe-inspiringgloriousimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalpalatialsplendidstatelysumptuous

   Antônimoshumblemodestpettysmallunimpressive

2. Important or ambitiousB2formal

   Having a high level of importance, ambition, or dignity.

   Grandioso

   • She has grand plans to travel around the world.
   • The company announced its grand vision for the future.
   • He made a grand gesture by donating his entire salary.

   Sinônimosambitiouselevatedexaltedhighloftynoble

   Antônimosinsignificantpettytrivialunimportant

3. Excellent or wonderfulA2informalbritish

   Used informally to express that something is very good or enjoyable.

   Ótimo

   • We had a grand time at the party last night.
   • The weather is grand today for a picnic.
   • That's a grand idea you've come up with.

   Sinônimosexcellentfantasticgreatmagnificentsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

   Antônimosawfullousymediocrepoorterrible

• Substantivo informal que designa mil dólares ou mil libras, muito usado em contextos financeiros.

A noun referring to a thousand dollars or pounds, often used informally in financial contexts.

1. B2informalamerican

   Slang term for one thousand dollars.

   Mil dólares

   • He paid ten grand for that used car.
   • The repairs cost me five grand.
   • She won twenty grand in the lottery.

   Sinônimosgklargestackthou

2. Grand pianoB1formal

   A large piano with horizontal strings, typically used in concerts.

   Piano de cauda

   • The concert hall has a beautiful grand piano.
   • She practiced on a grand piano at the music school.
   • The grand piano was too large to fit through the door.

   Sinônimosgrand piano