Expansión (en. Expansion)

/eks-pan-ʲsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Increase in volume or size.
The expansion of the universe is a fundamental concept in cosmology.
La expansión del universo es un concepto fundamental en cosmología.
Development or growth of a company or territory.
The expansion of the company has created new jobs.
La expansión de la compañía ha creado nuevos empleos.
Process of extending a phenomenon or idea.
This expansion of cultural ideas has influenced society.
Esta expansión de ideas culturales ha influido en la sociedad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'expansio', which means 'the act of extending'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Territorial expansion
Increase in the area or domain of a state or country.
expansión territorial
Market expansion
Enlargement of the areas where products or services are marketed.
expansión de mercado
Expansion of the mind
Openness to new ideas and possibilities.
expansión de la mente

Related Words

Extension
Action of extending or lengthening something.
extensión
Development
Process of growth or improvement.
desarrollo
Increase
Increase in quantity or degree.
incremento

Slang Meanings

Sweetness or relaxation in an informal context.
Going out with friends feels like expansion in life.
Al salir con amigos, todo se siente como expansión en la vida.
Feeling of freedom or escape.
During the holidays, I feel a total expansion of my worries.
Durante las vacaciones siento una expansión total de mis preocupaciones.