Vasto (en. Vast)

/ˈbasto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having a great size or extent.
The ocean is vast and mysterious.
El océano es vasto y misterioso.
Extending beyond the usual or expected.
The professor's vast knowledge impressed the students.
El vasto conocimiento del profesor impresionó a los estudiantes.
Covering a wide range of aspects or elements.
The orchestra's repertoire is vast and varied.
El repertorio de la orquesta es vasto y variado.

Etymology

From Latin 'vastus', meaning 'empty' or 'desert'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a vast sea
a very large amount of water, generally refers to the ocean.
un mar vasto
vast knowledge
an understanding or information that covers many areas or topics.
conocimiento vasto
vast space
an area wide and with no clear boundaries.
espacio vasto

Related Words

vasted
That has become extensive or large.
vasted
vasta
Feminine form of 'vasto', referring to something large or extensive.
vasta

Slang Meanings

Something that is very large or has no limits.
That feast was vast, there's no room for more food.
Ese festín fue vasto, no hay espacio para más comida.
An excellent quality or quantity of something.
That movie has a vast level of production.
Esa película tiene un vasto nivel de producción.