Meaning
big, large
- fat
- thick
- heavy
In a sentence
Ho comprato un grosso zaino per il viaggio.
I bought a big backpack for the trip.
Quel gatto è troppo grosso per saltare lì.
That cat is too big to jump there.
Hai una giacca grossa per questo freddo?
Do you have a thick jacket for this cold?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grosso | masculine · singular |
| grossa | feminine · singular |
| grossi | masculine · plural |
| grosse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'grosso' for physical size; 'grande' is broader (e.g., ideas, importance).
- Agrees in gender/number: grosso (m.s.), grossa (f.s.), grossi (m.pl.), grosse (f.pl.).
- Avoid for people's weight—'grasso' is more direct; 'grosso' can sound rude.