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    Anchos (en. Wide)

    /ˈan.tʃos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has great breadth.
    The pants are wide and comfortable.
    Los pantalones son anchos y cómodos.
    Refers to something that is extended or wide.
    The street is wide and allows the passage of several cars.
    La calle es ancha y permite el paso de varios coches.
    Said of a person: who has a robust and large body.
    He is a wide and strong man.
    Él es un hombre ancho y fuerte.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'angŭs', which means 'narrow', transforming into 'anchus' with the meaning of 'broad'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    only within wide limits
    Only in a large space; means having freedom of action.
    solo en anchos límites
    broad-minded
    Refers to someone with a broad vision or understanding.
    ancho de miras
    wide space
    A place that has great breadth.
    espacio ancho

    Related Words

    wide
    That has breadth.
    ancho
    width
    Measure of the breadth of something.
    anchura
    breadth
    Quality of what is broad.
    amplitud

    Slang Meanings

    Said of someone or something that is very large.
    That house is wide; it looks like a warehouse.
    Esa casa es ancha, parece un almacén.
    Used to refer to clothing that is loose-fitting.
    I like wide t-shirts to be comfortable.
    Me gustan las camisetas anchas para estar cómodo.