largest

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BrE /ˈlɑːɡɪst/ AmE /ˈlɑːrst/

adjective en → es

1 SIZE [attributive / predicative] A2

the biggest in size or amount; the one that is greater than all others of its kind

más grande, mayor en tamaño o cantidad

  • the largest + noun

Collocations largest city · largest number

  • The largest desert in the world is the Sahara.

    El mayor desierto del mundo es el Sáhara.

2 IMPORTANCE [attributive / predicative] B1

the most important or influential; having the greatest significance

más importante, de mayor influencia

  • the largest + noun

Collocations largest company · largest influence

  • The largest corporation in the country is headquartered in New York.

    La empresa más importante del país tiene su sede en Nueva York.