English–Spanish

“wide” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈantʃo/

Example

Este pasillo es ancho.

This corridor is wide.

Illustration for ancho (wide)

How to say “wide” in Spanish

“Wide” in Spanish is ancho.

A hallway wide enough for two people to walk side by side.

Full entry for ancho: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ancho

El río es ancho y tranquilo.

The river is wide and calm.

Tips for using ancho

  • When giving a measured width Spanish uses de X de ancho (La mesa mide un metro de ancho), and for clothing use quedar ancho to say a garment fits loosely.

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