Meaning
Used to express surprise or admiration at the size of something.
Cultural Background
Very common in football culture to praise players. Used frequently in daily life to show deep respect for friends. Often used to acknowledge someone's generosity.
Keep it casual
Only use this with people you know well.
Don't use for objects
It sounds like you are mocking the size of an object.
Meaning
Used to express surprise or admiration at the size of something.
Keep it casual
Only use this with people you know well.
Don't use for objects
It sounds like you are mocking the size of an object.
Use with 'eres'
Adding 'eres' makes it sound more personal and sincere.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to praise a friend?
Your friend helped you move. What do you say?
¡Qué grande! is the idiomatic way to praise someone.
Complete the sentence.
¡Qué ______ eres por ayudarme!
Grande is gender-neutral.
Match the situation to the response.
A friend scores a goal.
It is used for sports success.
Complete the dialogue.
A: He arreglado tu ordenador. B: ______!
It is the appropriate response to a favor.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYour friend helped you move. What do you say?
¡Qué grande! is the idiomatic way to praise someone.
¡Qué ______ eres por ayudarme!
Grande is gender-neutral.
A friend scores a goal.
It is used for sports success.
A: He arreglado tu ordenador. B: ______!
It is the appropriate response to a favor.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, 'grande' is gender-neutral.
No, it is very positive.
Only if it's a very friendly, informal email.
No, it means great in character.
Yes, it is widely understood.
No, that is incorrect.
It might be too informal.
It's more of an informal expression than slang.
Related Phrases
¡Qué crack!
synonymYou're a genius/star.
¡Eres un genio!
similarYou're a genius.
¡Qué bien!
similarHow good!
