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    Ancho (en. Broad)

    /ˈantʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a greater measurement in its horizontal side than in its vertical.
    The room is wide and spacious.
    La sala es ancha y espaciosa.
    Refers to an object that occupies a large lateral extent.
    The river is wide and full-flowing.
    El río es ancho y caudaloso.
    Said of a road or path, that has enough space for several vehicles.
    The highway is wide, which allows for smooth traffic.
    La autopista es ancha, lo que permite un tráfico fluido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'amplĭus', which means 'broader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something broadly
    To perform an action in a broad or generous manner.
    hacer algo ancho
    open-minded
    A person who has an open and tolerant mindset.
    ancho de miras
    to leave something broad
    To ensure that something is sufficiently open or spacious.
    dejar algo ancho

    Related Words

    width
    Measure of the width of something.
    anchura
    breadth
    Extension or number of things that cover a field.
    amplitud
    space
    Extension of space that an object occupies.
    espacio

    Slang Meanings

    Expression indicating that something is wide in an exaggerated way.
    That car is so wide it won't fit in the garage.
    Ese coche es tan ancho que no entra en el garaje.
    It is used to describe a person who is overly generous or kind.
    You have a big heart; you always help everyone.
    Tienes un corazón ancho, siempre ayudas a todos.