Spanish Conversation · Level 50
75 words
Spanish word
expansivo
Pronunciation
IPA/ekspanˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveoutgoing
Example
Mi hermana es expansiva y habla con todo el mundo.
My sister is outgoing and talks to everyone.
More examples
En el trabajo, su trato expansivo facilitó la colaboración.
At work, her outgoing manner facilitated collaboration.
Core concept
A person energetically starting and sustaining friendly conversations.
Common phrases
trato expansivo
outgoing manner
carácter expansivo
outgoing character
ser expansivo
be outgoing
Similar words
sociable: Easily makes friends and enjoys casual social contact.
extrovertido: Actively participates in social situations and prefers lively group interaction.
comunicativo: Expresses thoughts and feelings clearly and often through speech.
amigable: Friendly and easy to approach, putting others at ease.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene facilidad para iniciar y mantener conversaciones y muestra simpatía al relacionarse con los demás.
Word origin
From Latin expandere (ex 'out' + pandere 'to spread'), whose sense of spreading outward extends metaphorically to someone who opens up and shares readily with others.
Usage tips
- A common false friend with English expansive, which often means 'broad in scope', while expansivo specifically denotes social openness and friendliness.
Opposites
- reservadoreservedadjective
- tímidoshyadjective
Related words
- expansividadoutgoingnessnoun