Usage Note
Granel is almost always encountered in the fixed phrase a granel, meaning 'in bulk' or 'loose' — sold by weight without packaging (vino a granel, arroz a granel). Figuratively a granel means 'in abundance' or 'in large quantities'. It rarely appears outside this phrase.
Examples
"Compramos aceitunas a granel en el mercado."
Natural Translation
We bought olives in bulk at the market.
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