Usages of grande
Depois de uma refeição grande, costumo tirar os sapatos e descansar.
After a big meal, I usually take off my shoes and rest.
A árvore é grande.
The tree is big.
O espaço é grande.
The space is big.
Brasil é grande e bonito.
Brazil is big and beautiful.
A minha escova é azul, mas a da Ana é verde e maior.
My brush is blue, but Ana's is green and bigger.
O meu prédio tem uma varanda grande com muita luz.
My building has a big balcony with lots of light.
Hoje, há um grande desconto no centro comercial.
Today, there is a big discount at the shopping mall.
Às vezes, uma mentira pequena cria um problema grande; é melhor dizer a verdade.
Sometimes, a small lie creates a big problem; it’s better to tell the truth.
A casa na qual queremos morar tem uma varanda grande.
The house in which we want to live has a big balcony.
Este ano, o meu grande objetivo é dormir melhor todas as noites.
This year, my main goal is to sleep better every night.
Se atravessares o cruzamento sem olhar, corres um grande risco.
If you cross the intersection without looking, you run a big risk.
Eu vejo uma árvore grande no jardim.
I see a big tree in the garden.
O meu amigo é advogado e trabalha num grande tribunal na capital.
My friend is a lawyer and works in a big court in the capital.
Um professor demasiado severo pode transformar um pequeno erro num grande falhanço.
A teacher who is too strict can turn a small mistake into a big failure.
Para mim, é normal ter medo antes de um grande desafio.
For me, it is normal to be afraid before a big challenge.
A sala é grande e eu gosto de estar nela.
The room is big, and I like to be in it.
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