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Translate Files Anchura (en. Width)
/anˈtʃuɾa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The measurement of an object from one side to the other.
The width of the door is sufficient for the sofa to pass through.
La anchura de la puerta es suficiente para que pase el sofá.
Amplitude or extension of a place.
The width of the river allows for the navigation of large boats.
La anchura del río permite la navegación de grandes barcos.
Refers to the width in terms of space.
We need to measure the width of the living room for the new furniture.
Necesitamos medir la anchura del salón para los nuevos muebles.
Etymology
From Latin 'amplitudo', meaning amplitude or space.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in width and in length
Measures from one end to the other, both in width and in length.
de ancho y de largo
there is no width that does not close
Everything has a limit; no situation is unlimited.
no hay ancho que no cierre
Related Words
wide
That has a great dimension from side to side.
ancho
ample
That has a large extension or space.
amplio
extension
Amount of space occupied by an object.
extensión
Slang Meanings
To talk about the width of a place or thing in an exaggerated manner.
That lake is so wide that you can never see the other side.
Ese lago es tan ancho que nunca se ve el otro lado.
To use 'width' in a metaphorical sense to refer to freedom or amplitude in life.
I feel that I have an emotional width since I started meditating.
Siento que tengo una anchura emocional desde que empecé a meditar.