A1 — Beginneradjective
grosso
big, large, thick
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
grandevoluminosomassicciorobustocorpulento
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piccolosottilesnelloesileminuto
Usage note
'Grande' is broader. 'Grosso' often refers to physical bulk or seriousness of problems. 'Massiccio' suggests solid massiveness.
Example
"Ho un problema grosso che devo risolvere prima di domani."
"I have a big problem I need to solve before tomorrow."
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