expansión
“expansión” means “expansion” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
expansion
Also: growth, spread
📝 In Action
La empresa planea una expansión por toda Europa.
B1The company is planning an expansion across all of Europe.
La expansión del universo es un misterio para los científicos.
B2The expansion of the universe is a mystery to scientists.
La rápida expansión de la ciudad ha causado problemas de tráfico.
C1The rapid spread of the city has caused traffic problems.
relaxation
Also: outpouring
📝 In Action
Busco momentos de expansión tras un largo día de trabajo.
C1I look for moments of relaxation after a long day of work.
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Quick Quiz: expansión
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct plural form of 'expansión'?
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From the Latin word 'expansio', which literally means 'a spreading out'. It comes from 'expandere', where 'ex-' means 'out' and 'pandere' means 'to spread'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'expansión' have an accent in the plural?
No. When it becomes 'expansiones', the stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, so the accent mark is no longer needed.
Can I use 'expansión' for computer software?
Yes! Just like in English, a 'pack de expansión' (expansion pack) is common in gaming and software.
Is it 'expansión' or 'expanción'?
It is always with an 's'. A good trick is to remember the verb 'expandir'; if the verb has a 'd', the noun usually has an 's'.