Big+macky+esse+e+grande+portuguese
You wouldn't say this about a pizza or a house. "Grande" refers to the essence of a person or an animal.
Let’s start with the basics. The phrase breaks down as follows:
Literal translation: "Big Macky, this is big." big+macky+esse+e+grande+portuguese
But in Brazilian slang, "esse é grande" is almost never about physical size. Instead, it’s an ironic compliment or a sarcastic remark meaning: "That’s impressive / That’s huge (in a dubious way) / That’s unbelievable (often negative)."
When combined with "Big Macky," the phrase becomes a meme template. Big Macky is the fictional “authority” or “character” who declares something to be “grande” – usually something absurd, exaggerated, or obviously false. You wouldn't say this about a pizza or a house
In Brazilian funk or trap lyrics, mixing English and Portuguese is common. A phrase like:
“Big Macky, esse é grande, Portuguese”
Would translate loosely to:
“The big player / big shot – this one is great – Portuguese.” Literal translation: "Big Macky, this is big
Meaning: A praise to a prominent, stylish, or influential person from the Portuguese-speaking (Brazilian) scene.