jumbo-size
[ˈdʒʌm.boʊ saɪz]
adjective/nounpl: jumbo-sizes
tamanho jumbo
1. Unusually large in size; larger than the standard or regular size
They ordered a jumbo-size bucket of popcorn at the cinema.
Eles pediram um balde de pipoca tamanho jumbo no cinema.
2. A product or item that is significantly larger than normal, typically offered as a premium option
The jumbo-size pizza serves six people comfortably.
A pizza tamanho jumbo serve seis pessoas confortavelmente.
3. As a noun: an exceptionally large version of something
I'll take a jumbo-size of coffee, please.
Vou tomar um café tamanho jumbo, por favor.
The term 'jumbo-size' is widely used in North American fast-food and retail culture, particularly popularized by chains like McDonald's (though they use 'large' or 'super-size'). In Brazil, the English loanword 'jumbo' has been adopted in commercial contexts and is understood across major urban centers. It reflects the influence of American consumer culture and sizing conventions in both markets.
NYC Slang
big gulp, super-size, king-size
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