Anchas (en. Wide)

/ˈant͡ʃas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Designates something that is broad or has great width.

The streets of the city are wide and allow for the passage of large vehicles.

Las calles de la ciudad son anchas y permiten el paso de vehículos grandes.

Refers to a space that is not limited or restricted.

This room has wide windows that allow natural light to enter.

Este salón tiene anchas ventanas que permiten la entrada de luz natural.

Indicates a quality of being generous or spacious.

I prefer wide rooms over narrow ones for their comfort.

Prefiero las habitaciones anchas que las estrechas por su comodidad.

Derives from the Latin 'amplius', which means 'broader'.

to give freedom

To provide freedom or space to someone.

dar anchas

to be at ease

To be in a comfortable or unrestricted situation.

andar por anchas

wide is Castile

It refers to a situation where there is a lot of space.

ancha es Castilla

width

Refers to the measurement from side to side of an object or surface.

ancho

breadth

It is the quality of being broad or extensive.

amplitud

expansion

Increase in the size, reach, or coverage of something.

expansión

To be in a comfortable or calm situation.

After getting that job, I'm feeling great about life.

Después de conseguir ese trabajo, estoy ancha por la vida.

To refer to something that is large or generous in quantity.

The buffet at the event was plentiful, with enough food for everyone.

El buffet del evento estuvo ancho, con comida suficiente para todos.