grandísimo

Grandísimo is a Spanish adjective formed from grande with the superlative suffix -ísimo. It expresses extreme size, magnitude, or intensity and is commonly translated as “very large,” “hugely,” or “great.” The acute accent on í marks the stressed syllable in pronunciation.

Morphology and usage: It agrees with gender and number: grandísimo, grandísima, grandísimos, grandísimas. In practice it often functions as a strong intensifier placed before the noun, as in grandísimo edificio or grandísima noticia; it can also follow the noun in some constructions. Because of its strong hyperbolic nuance, grandísimo is common in everyday speech and informal writing, but it can sound exaggerated in formal contexts.

Etymology: The form derives from grande plus the suffix -ísimo, which creates a maximal or superlative degree. The root grande comes from Latin grandis.

Variants and synonyms: Related forms include grandísima, grandísimos, grandísimas. Synonyms or near-synonyms for conveying extreme size or importance include enorme, gigantesco, and sumamente grande.

Usage notes: In many contexts, grandísimo carries a high degree of emphasis and positivity or negativity depending on the noun it modifies. When a neutral or more formal tone is required, speakers often opt for alternatives such as enorme or extremadamente grande.

In other languages: In Italian, grandissimo means “very large” or “extremely great” and shares a similar sense of emphasis, though usage and orthography differ from Spanish. English speakers often translate grandísimo as “very large” or “tremendous,” depending on context.