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quedar grande

set phrase

  1. 1. to be too big + a alguien

    clothes or shoes

    Common combinations

    • quedar grande de mangas — be too big in the sleeves
    • quedar grande de cintura — be too big at the waist
    • Esta camisa me queda grande.This shirt is too big for me.
    • Los zapatos le quedan grandes al niño.The shoes are too big for the child.
    • El abrigo te queda grande de hombros.The coat is too big for you in the shoulders.

  2. 2. to be beyond someone's abilities + a alguien

    a task or responsibility

    Common combinations

    • quedar grande el puesto — the position be too much for someone
    • quedar grande la responsabilidad — the responsibility be too much for someone
    • Este trabajo le queda grande.This job is beyond his abilities.
    • El cargo le quedó grande al joven director.The position was too much for the young director.
    • La situación nos queda grande.The situation is beyond our abilities.