No. 63 in Portuguese

grande

Large; big; great.

In a sentence

Essa é uma oportunidade grande para você.
This is a great opportunity for you.
Here, 'grande' emphasizes the significance/importance of the opportunity.
Minha casa é grande e tem um quintal espaçoso.
My house is big and has a spacious backyard.
In this case, 'grande' describes the physical size of the house.
Ele deu um grande passo em sua carreira profissional.
He took a significant step in his professional career.
Here, 'grande' conveys metaphorically the impact or importance of the action.

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