Ampliación (en. Expansion)

/ampliaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of increasing something in extent or quantity.
The expansion of the road will facilitate traffic.
La ampliación de la carretera facilitará el tráfico.
Expansion or growth of a concept or idea.
The broadening of knowledge is fundamental in education.
La ampliación de los conocimientos es fundamental en la educación.
Addition of new elements or parts to an existing structure.
The expansion of the building was approved by the town hall.
La ampliación del edificio fue aprobada por el ayuntamiento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ampliatio', which means 'increase' or 'extension'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

expansion of the concept
Expansion or development of an idea or principle.
ampliación del concepto
broadening of perspectives
To broaden the perspective or understanding of a topic.
ampliación de miras
expansion of the offer
Increase in the products or services available.
ampliación de la oferta

Related Words

to expand
Verb meaning to increase in size, quantity, or scope.
ampliar
expansive
Adjective that refers to something that has the function of expanding.
ampliativo

Slang Meanings

Expans
That new expansion in the project was essential.
Esa nueva ampli en el proyecto fue esencial.
Expansion on the list
We need an expansion on the list to include more ideas.
Necesitamos una ampliación en la lista para incluir más ideas.