No. 974 in Italian
gran
An abbreviated form of "grande," meaning "great" or "big."
In a sentence
Ho avuto una gran fortuna oggi.
I had great luck today.
Used as an adjective meaning 'great' or 'big' before non-articulated nouns.
È una gran possibilità per crescere.
It's a great opportunity for growth.
Indicates significance or importance when used before feminine singular nouns.
Quella è una gran bella idea.
That is a truly great idea.
Appears in a reinforcing way when used in conjunction with another adjective, often enhancing its intensity.
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