Ancha (en. Wide)

/ˈantʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has a great extension from side to side.

The street is wide and allows several vehicles to pass at the same time.

La calle es ancha y permite el paso de varios vehículos a la vez.

Refers to something that has width or is wide.

The sofa is very wide, perfect for accommodating several people.

El sofá es muy ancho, perfecto para acomodar a varias personas.

In the context of clothing, it refers to a size that is not tight.

I prefer wide t-shirts for comfort.

Prefiero las camisetas anchas por comodidad.

Derived from the Latin 'amplus', which means spacious or extensive.

give a wide margin

To offer great tolerance or flexibility in something.

dar un ancho margen

to be wider than long

To refer to something that has more width than length.

ser más ancho que largo

walk on a wide path

To travel along a path that is easy and safe.

caminar en ancha senda

width

The measure of width.

anchura

narrow

Small or tiny in width.

anchito

amphibian

A creature that can live both in water and on land, related in the context of width in terms of habitat.

anfibio

Something that is spacious.

Their house is wide and has a lot of space.

Su casa es ancha y tiene mucho espacio.

Relaxed or carefree.

We are going to spend a wide day, without stress.

Vamos a pasar un día ancha, sin estrés.