Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
amplio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈampljo/
Meaning
- adjectiveroomy
Example
Mi apartamento es amplio.
My apartment is roomy.
More examples
El salón tiene un amplio espacio para eventos.
The hall has ample space for events.
Core concept
A large open room with plenty of floor space.
Common phrases
amplio conocimiento
extensive knowledge
apartamento amplio
roomy apartment
espacio amplio
ample space
Similar words
espacioso: Interior space that feels generous and comfortable for living and moving around.
ancho: Wide from side to side, emphasizing horizontal breadth and left-to-right room.
Definition in Spanish
Que abarca una gran superficie o un gran ámbito; ofrece amplitud en espacio o en alcance.
Word origin
From Latin amplus 'large, spacious', Spanish amplio developed through regular Romance changes to mean breadth in both space and scope.
Usage tips
- Use amplio for general roominess or range, as in un apartamento amplio or un criterio amplio, while ancho refers to horizontal width, as in una calle ancha.
Other meanings
- wideadjective
- extensiveadjective
Opposites
- estrechonarrowadjective
- reducidoreducedadjective
Related words
- ampliarexpandverb
- ampliaciónexpansionnoun
- ampliamenteextensivelyadverb