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amplio

am-plyoh/ˈampljo/

spacious, wide

Also: large
A large, airy living room with high ceilings and very few pieces of furniture, showing a lot of open floor space.

📝 In Action

Vivimos en un apartamento muy amplio.

A1

We live in a very spacious apartment.

El jardín es lo suficientemente amplio para jugar al fútbol.

A2

The garden is wide enough to play soccer.

Hay un pasillo amplio que conecta todas las habitaciones.

B1

There is a wide hallway that connects all the rooms.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • espacioso (spacious)
  • extenso (extensive)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • espacio amplio – wide space
  • jardín amplio – spacious garden

broad, extensive

Also: vast
A wide, sweeping landscape showing a vast valley stretching out towards distant mountains under a blue sky.

📝 In Action

Ella tiene un conocimiento amplio de la historia española.

B1

She has an extensive knowledge of Spanish history.

La tienda ofrece una amplia gama de productos orgánicos.

B2

The store offers a broad range of organic products.

Buscamos a alguien con una amplia experiencia en ventas.

B2

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in sales.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • limitado (limited)
  • escaso (scarce)

Common Collocations

  • amplia gama – wide range
  • amplia experiencia – extensive experience
  • amplio conocimiento – broad knowledge

loose, baggy

AdjectivemA2informal
A person wearing an oversized, baggy sweater that hangs loosely off their shoulders.

📝 In Action

Me gusta llevar ropa amplia cuando hace calor.

A2

I like to wear loose clothes when it's hot.

Estos pantalones me quedan muy amplios.

B1

These pants fit me very loosely.

Prefiero una camisa más amplia para estar cómodo.

A2

I prefer a looser shirt to be comfortable.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • holgado (loose/baggy)
  • suelto (loose)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ropa amplia – loose clothing
  • pantalones amplios – baggy pants

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Quick Quiz: amplio

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence describes a house with a lot of room inside?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'amplus', which described something that was large, grand, or important.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: ampleFrench: ampleItalian: ampio

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'grande' and 'amplio'?

'Grande' just means big in size. 'Amplio' specifically means 'spacious' or 'roomy'—it's more about the space available inside something than its outside dimensions.

Can I use 'amplio' to describe a person?

No, if you want to say someone is big or broad-shouldered, you would use 'grande' or 'corpulento'. 'Amplio' is for spaces, objects, or abstract ideas like knowledge.

Is 'amplio' always an adjective?

Yes, it is used to describe nouns. If you want to talk about the action of making something bigger, you use the verb 'ampliar'.