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grande
GRAHN-day
Grande (adj) means describing a mid-sized coffee-shop drink, larger than a "tall" but smaller than a "venti," typically around 16 ounces. Example: “She ordered a grande hot chocolate and sat by the window.”
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Describing a mid-sized coffee-shop drink, larger than a "tall" but smaller than a "venti," typically around 16 ounces.
"She ordered a grande hot chocolate and sat by the window."
"Could I get that in a grande instead of a tall?"
"I'll have a grande latte, please."
How to use grande
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA size label used mainly by coffee chains for a medium-large drink.
Common pairings
grande latte
grande size
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian grande, meaning "large" or "great," related to English "grand."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “grande” mean?
The word “grande” means describing a mid-sized coffee-shop drink, larger than a "tall" but smaller than a "venti," typically around 16 ounces. In plain terms, a size label used mainly by coffee chains for a medium-large drink.
How do you pronounce “grande”?
“Grande” is pronounced GRAHN-day (/ˈɡɹɑndeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grande” in a sentence?
Here is “grande” used in a sentence: “I'll have a grande latte, please.”
What part of speech is “grande”?
“Grande” is an adjective.
Where does the word “grande” come from?
The word “grande” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian grande, meaning "large" or "great," related to English "grand.".
Is “grande” a common word?
“Grande” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a "grande" and a "venti"?
In coffee-shop sizing, a "grande" is the mid-sized option at about 16 ounces, while a "venti" is larger, typically around 20 ounces for a hot drink. Grande sits one step below venti on the menu.
What is the difference between a "tall" and a "grande"?
A "tall" is the smaller size, usually about 12 ounces, while a "grande" is the next size up at roughly 16 ounces. Despite its name suggesting "big," grande is actually the middle option.
How many ounces is a "grande"?
A "grande" is typically around 16 ounces, which is about 473 millilitres. It is larger than a "tall" but smaller than a "venti."
Why is a mid-sized coffee called a "grande"?
"Grande" is the Italian and Spanish word for "large," and coffee chains adopted it as part of an Italian-style sizing scheme rather than a literal measurement. As a result, the word that means "large" actually labels the mid-sized drink on the menu.
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