Meaning
size
- magnitude (astronomy)
- quantity (maths)
- greatness
In a sentence
La grandezza dello schermo si misura in pollici.
The size of the screen is measured in inches.
Non conosco la grandezza di quella stella.
I don't know the magnitude of that star.
La sua grandezza si è vista nei momenti difficili.
His greatness showed in difficult moments.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grandezza | feminine · singular |
| grandezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For physical dimensions, Italians often prefer misura or dimensione; grandezza sounds more technical, abstract, or formal.
- In school math and science, grandezza is common for measurable quantities: grandezze fisiche, grandezze vettoriali.
- For personal excellence, grandezza is literary or elevated; in everyday speech, people more often use grande or bravura depending on context.