Tamanho grande
Large size
Language note: Think of the word grand, which means large.
Culture note: In Portugal, 'grande' can also refer to a large coffee, what would be known as an 'americano' elsewhere.
Context: Maria says the gift is quite big, so she thinks a large box would be necessary.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Tamanho
[tah-MA-nho]
Size
A measurement of how large or small something is.
O tamanho grande é ideal para reuniões.
The large size is ideal for meetings.
grande
[GRAN-d]
Large
Having great size or extent.
O quarto é grande.
The room is large.
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