Gran vs. grande

Gerald R.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In this exercise, the adjective "gran" has been placed BEFORE the noun "siesta". To me, that suggests that the nap was "great", "wonderful", "marvelous", etc. as opposed to big, (i.e., long) in which case, I think that the adjective "grande" would be used and placed BEHIND the noun "siesta". However, in the English translation, I think I remember the word "big" being used (I'm not absolutely positive about this). Would you care to comment on this issue?

This question relates to:Spanish writing exercise "6th of January"

Freeform Writing Exercise B1

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InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher

Hola Gerald

The hint is giving the literal translation "lit: and we will sleep a great nap" to convey this.

We've changed the word "big" to "long" so it's more appropriate with the noun "siesta",

I hope that helps.

Saludos

Inma

Like03 years ago

Gerald R. asked:

gran vs. grande

In this exercise, the adjective "gran" has been placed BEFORE the noun "siesta". To me, that suggests that the nap was "great", "wonderful", "marvelous", etc. as opposed to big, (i.e., long) in which case, I think that the adjective "grande" would be used and placed BEHIND the noun "siesta". However, in the English translation, I think I remember the word "big" being used (I'm not absolutely positive about this). Would you care to comment on this issue?

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