Amplia (en. Wide)

/amˈplja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That covers a large space or is extensive.

Example Sentence: The conference room is spacious and comfortable.

La sala de conferencias es amplia y cómoda.

Definition: Whose content is varied or complete.

Example Sentence: His knowledge of the subject is very broad.

Su conocimiento sobre el tema es muy amplio.

Definition: That extends in several directions.

Example Sentence: The view from the mountain is vast and impressive.

La vista desde la montaña es amplia e impresionante.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'amplĭus', meaning large or expanded.

Common Phrase: wide range

Common Phrase Meaning: Variety considered of things or elements.

amplia gama

Common Phrase: extensive experience

Common Phrase Meaning: High level of knowledge in a particular area.

amplia experiencia

Common Phrase: ample capacity

Common Phrase Meaning: Capacity that exceeds a common limit.

amplia capacidad

Related Word: amplification

Related Word Description: The act of making something larger or more powerful.

amplificación

Related Word: breadth

Related Word Description: The quality of being wide, both in size and variety.

amplitud

Slang Meaning: Refers to something that has more than expected.

Slang Example: This party is abundant in fun.

Esta fiesta es amplia en diversión.

Slang Meaning: Used to describe something that is very generous.

Slang Example: He made me a generous offer.

Me hizo una oferta amplia.