Spanish word

ampliar

Pronunciation

IPA/amˈpljaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbexpand

Example

Vamos a ampliar la fábrica.

We are going to expand the factory.

Illustration for ampliar (expand)

More examples

Quiero ampliar mis conocimientos de fotografía.

I want to expand my knowledge of photography.

Core concept

Enlargement across space, time, or scope.

Common phrases

  • ampliar conocimientos

    expand knowledge

  • ampliar la oferta

    expand the offering

  • ampliar el horario

    extend opening hours

Similar words

aumentar: Boosts a measurable quantity or the degree of something.
expandir: Causes an area or influence to spread outward.
extender: Adds length or time, increasing physical span or period.
ensanchar: Expands an object's lateral width or opens a wider gap.

Definition in Spanish

Lograr que algo ocupe más espacio, dure más tiempo o alcance un ámbito mayor para cubrir más cosas o tiempo.

Word origin

The verb comes from Latin ampliare (from amplus 'large') and in Spanish it expresses making something larger, longer, or broader.

Usage tips

  • Ampliar is cognate with English amplify and expand, but amplify in English often implies increasing volume or intensity while ampliar usually means to increase extent, scope, or duration.

Other meanings

  • widenverb
  • increaseverb
  • lengthenverb

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