amplitud
“amplitud” means “spaciousness” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
spaciousness
Also: width, breadth
📝 In Action
Me encanta la amplitud de este salón; entra mucha luz.
B1I love the spaciousness of this living room; a lot of light comes in.
Debemos medir la amplitud de la entrada para ver si cabe el sofá.
B1We must measure the width of the entrance to see if the sofa fits.
La amplitud del valle era impresionante desde la cima.
B2The vastness of the valley was impressive from the summit.
scope
Also: breadth, amplitude
📝 In Action
Tiene una gran amplitud de conocimientos sobre historia.
B2He has a great breadth of knowledge about history.
Necesitamos un líder con amplitud de miras.
C1We need a leader with an open mind (broad perspective).
El científico midió la amplitud de la onda sonora.
C1The scientist measured the amplitude of the sound wave.
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Which of these phrases describes someone who is open-minded?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'amplitudo', which comes from 'amplus' (meaning large, wide, or spacious).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'amplitud' the same as 'ancho'?
Not exactly. 'Ancho' is usually an adjective (wide) or a specific measurement (width). 'Amplitud' refers more to the general quality of being spacious or the extent of something.
How do you say 'range of motion' in Spanish?
You use 'amplitud de movimiento,' commonly used in sports or physical therapy.
Can 'amplitud' be used for radio signals?
Yes! In physics and technology, 'amplitud de onda' refers to wave amplitude, just like in English.