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How to Say ‘So big’ in Portuguese

Tão grande

TOWNG GRAHN-duh

[TOWNG GRAHN-duh]

Phrase Breakdown

Tão

[TOWNG]

Used before an adjective to intensify it.

Example

Foi um alívio tão grande.

It was such a great relief.

grande

[GRAHN-duh]

big / great

Describes size or intensity; here it means very big or strong.

Example

Foi uma oportunidade grande para marcar.

It was a big chance to score.

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The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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