Amplios (en. Wide)

[am-pli-os]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That possesses great capacity or space.
The wide gardens of the house are ideal for receiving visitors.
Los amplios jardines de la casa son ideales para recibir visitantes.
That extends or stretches a lot.
The lake has wide horizons that can be appreciated from the summit.
El lago tiene amplios horizontes que se pueden apreciar desde la cumbre.
That is considered in its entirety or in its complete line.
They have extensive knowledge of art history.
Tienen amplios conocimientos sobre la historia del arte.

Etymology

From the Latin 'amplĭus', which means 'wider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wide horizons
Extensive and varied possibilities or perspectives.
amplios horizontes
abundant resources
Resources in large quantity and variety available.
amplios recursos
wide spaces
Places that have a lot of space or extent.
espacios amplios

Related Words

width
Measure of the distance or extent in a specific direction.
amplitud
to widen
To make something wider or more extensive.
ampliar
amplification
The process of making something larger or more intense.
amplificación

Slang Meanings

Extensive in the context of knowledge or skills.
That person has a wide vocabulary.
Esa persona tiene un vocabulario amplios.
Refers to a person's ability to encompass many ideas.
His way of seeing the world is very broad.
Su forma de ver el mundo es muy amplios.