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    Un gran alivio

    Grammar & Usage

    noun phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a masculine singular noun phrase consisting of the indefinite article 'un', the apocopated adjective 'gran' (shortened from 'grande' before a singular noun), and the noun 'alivio'. Placing 'gran' before the noun emphasizes the subjective magnitude of the relief. It is commonly used as a predicate complement with verbs like 'ser' or 'sentir', or as a stand-alone exclamation.

    Sample sentences

    Fue un gran alivio saber que todos estaban a salvo.

    It was a great relief to know that everyone was safe.

    Sentí un gran alivio después de entregar el proyecto final.

    I felt a great relief after submitting the final project.

    La noticia de su recuperación fue un gran alivio para toda la familia.

    The news of his recovery was a big relief for the whole family.

    Quick facts

    gender:masculine
    apocope:The adjective 'grande' apocopates to 'gran' before any singular noun regardless of gender.
    prepositional_usage:Frequently followed by 'para' (for) or 'de' + infinitive (to [do something]).

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    Example

    Fue un gran alivio saber que todos estaban a salvo.

    It was a great relief to know that everyone was safe.

    Sentí un gran alivio después de entregar el proyecto final.

    I felt a great relief after submitting the final project.

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