Extensos (en. Extensive)

/eks'tensos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has great extent or length.
The fields of crops are very extensive.
Los campos de cultivo son muy extensos.
That occupies a wide space.
The document includes several extensive chapters.
El documento incluye varios capítulos extensos.
That covers a long period of time.
The project requires extensive studies.
El proyecto requiere estudios extensos.

Etymology

From Latin 'extensus', participle of 'extendere', which means 'to extend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extensive studies
Research that covers a wide range of information.
extensos estudios
extensive fields
Lands that extend over a large area.
extensos campos
extensive debate
Prolonged and detailed discussion on a topic.
extenso debate

Related Words

extension
Action of extending or elongating.
extensión
extend
To make something longer or wider.
extender
width
Degree of extent or size.
amplitud

Slang Meanings

Extensive (in an informal context, used to describe something that extends a lot)
The meeting was extensive and lasted for hours.
La reunión fue extensiva y duró horas.