capgrossos
/kəpˈɡɾɔ.sus/
CA
Large-headed giant figures that parade during Catalan festivals, typically accompanied by dancers and folk music
Els capgrossos ballaven durant la festa major de Barcelona.
The giant-headed figures danced during the main festival of Barcelona.
Etymology
The word comes from Catalan cap (head) plus the augmentative suffix -gros (large), forming the plural capgrossos. The tradition of these giant figures dates back to the 14th century in Catalonia.
Memory Aid
Break 'capgrossos' into 'cap' (head) and 'gros' (large) — remember it means 'large heads' for festival parades.
Collocations
dansar amb capgrossosfesta major amb capgrossoscapgrossos de Barcelona
Synonyms
gegants capgrossos