No. 177 in Italian
grandi
"Grandi" means "big" or "large" in English, and can also mean "great" or "adult" depending on context.
In a sentence
I progetti grandi richiedono tempo.
Big projects require time.
In this sentence, 'grandi' functions as an adjective describing 'progetti' (projects), meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Le opportunità grandi sono rare.
Big opportunities are rare.
Here, 'grandi' is again an adjective, attributing the quality of being significant or important to 'opportunità' (opportunities).
I bambini grandi vanno a scuola elementare.
The big kids go to elementary school.
'Grandi' describes 'bambini' (children), specifying those who are older or more grown-up.
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