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    Ensanche (en. Expansion)

    /enˈsantʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of widening a space or territory.
    The widening of the city allowed for the construction of new buildings.
    El ensanche de la ciudad permitió la construcción de nuevos edificios.
    Area that has been expanded or developed in a city.
    The Gràcia widening is a very busy place for tourists.
    El ensanche de Gràcia es un lugar muy transitado por los turistas.
    Widening of a street or roadway.
    The administration decided to make a widening on the road to improve traffic.
    La administración decidió hacer un ensanche en la carretera para mejorar el tráfico.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to widen', which consists of the prefix 'en-' and 'widen' meaning 'to make wide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urban widening
    Expansion of the urban area of a city.
    ensanche urbano
    widening project
    Plan or proposal to expand a geographical area.
    proyecto de ensanche
    widening of streets
    Expansion of roadways to facilitate transit.
    ensanche de calles

    Related Words

    to widen
    To make wider or broader.
    ensanchar
    widening
    Action or effect of widening.
    ensancho

    Slang Meanings

    To increase the available space for activities.
    Let's do a widening in the venue for more chairs.
    Vamos a hacer un ensanche en el local para más sillas.
    To extend a conversation or topic more than necessary.
    Don't widen the topic, get to the point.
    No hagas un ensanche del tema, ve al grano.