Extensas (en. Extensive)

/eksˈten.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That occupies a large surface or space.
Extensive lands are ideal for agriculture.
Las tierras extensas son ideales para la agricultura.
That extends greatly in degree or quantity.
They have extensive properties on the coast.
Tienen extensas propiedades en la costa.
That manifests itself in a broad way.
The research covers extensive areas of knowledge.
La investigación abarca áreas extensas del conocimiento.

Etymology

From Latin 'extensus', past participle of 'extendere', meaning 'to extend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extensive lands
Lands that extend considerably in area.
extensas tierras
extensive explanations
Description or analysis that occupies a large space.
extensas explicaciones

Related Words

extension
Action of extending or increasing in size.
extensión
breadth
Width or extension of something.
amplitud

Slang Meanings

Extensive connotations
Her words had extensive connotations that had not been considered.
Sus palabras tenían extensas connotaciones que no se habían considerado.
Extensive responsibilities
Her work involves extensive responsibilities that can sometimes be overwhelming.
Su trabajo implica extensas responsabilidades que a veces son abrumadoras.