This is the 3041st most frequent Spanish word.
gran
"Gran" means "great" or "large" in English, often used to emphasize importance or size.
Here, 'gran' is used as an adjective meaning 'large' or 'big' and is placed before the noun 'árbol'. 'Gran' is a common form used before singular nouns for stylistic reasons, creating a sense of grandeur.
El gran árbol en el parque es majestuoso.
The large tree in the park is majestic.
In this sentence, 'gran' modifies 'esfuerzo' to signify its intensity or significance, translating to 'great' in English, indicating a high level of effort or importance.
Ella realizó un gran esfuerzo en el proyecto.
She made a great effort in the project.
Here, 'gran' precedes 'pregunta' and emphasizes its importance or noteworthiness, showing the adjective's capability to lend weight or significance to the noun it describes.