Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
extenso
Pronunciation
IPA/eksˈtenso/
Meaning
- adjectiveextensive
Example
El informe extenso cubre todos los puntos.
The extensive report covers all the points.
More examples
Su explicación extensa resolvió mis dudas.
Their detailed explanation resolved my doubts.
Core concept
A multi-page report that covers many topics and many details.
Common phrases
respuesta extensa
lengthy answer
explicación extensa
detailed explanation
texto extenso
lengthy text
Similar words
amplio: Extends over a wide space or scope, conveying breadth and ample room.
largo: Extends a great distance or lasts for a long time.
Definition in Spanish
Que ocupa o abarca gran extensión en espacio, tiempo o contenido; dicho de textos, que son largos o detallados.
Word origin
From Latin extensus, the past participle of extendere (ex- 'out' + tendere 'stretch'), whose sense 'stretched out' developed into Spanish extenso.
Usage tips
- When applied to documents or accounts, extenso usually signals a long, detailed treatment, so in everyday speech speakers often use amplio, largo, or detallado to highlight breadth, length, or detail.