Spanish Conversation · Level 26
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Spanish word
ancho
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈantʃo/
Meaning
- adjectivewide
Example
Este pasillo es ancho.
This corridor is wide.
More examples
El río es ancho y tranquilo.
The river is wide and calm.
Core concept
A hallway wide enough for two people to walk side by side.
Common phrases
pasillo ancho
wide hallway
sendero ancho
wide path
río ancho
wide river
Similar words
amplio: Broad in area or range, offering a large extent or generous coverage.
espacioso: Roomy inside, with sufficient interior space that it does not feel cramped.
generoso: Abundantly sized or supplied, noticeably larger than strictly necessary.
holgado: Having extra room in clothing, so garments sit loosely and allow movement.
Definition in Spanish
Dícese de algo con gran amplitud lateral; aplicado a prendas indica holgura y aplicado a vías indica espacio para circular.
Word origin
From Old Spanish anco/ancho, recorded in medieval texts, the adjective entered modern Spanish with the meaning of lateral breadth.
Usage tips
- 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.