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How do you say big in Portuguese?

"Big" in Portuguese can be translated in a few different ways, depending on the context and the level of formality:

Formal:

* Grande: This is the most common and versatile word for "big." It can be used for size, importance, or quantity.

Informal:

* Grande: This is also used informally.

* Grosseiro: This is a more colloquial word, often used for physical size.

* Enorme: This means "huge" or "enormous."

Example Sentences:

* Formal: "Ele é um homem grande." (He is a big man.)

* Informal: "Essa casa é grosseira!" (This house is huge!)

* Formal: "A grande maioria dos brasileiros fala português." (The vast majority of Brazilians speak Portuguese.)

* Informal: "Essa pizza é enorme!" (This pizza is enormous!)

The choice of word depends on the specific situation and the desired level of formality.

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