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extenso

eks-TEN-so/eksˈtenso/

“extenso” means “vast” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

vast, extensive

Also: large
A vast, rolling green landscape stretching toward distant mountains under a blue sky.

📝 In Action

El jardín de la casa es muy extenso.

A1

The house garden is very vast.

Argentina es un país con un territorio extenso.

A2

Argentina is a country with an extensive territory.

Desde la montaña vimos un bosque extenso y verde.

B1

From the mountain we saw a vast and green forest.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • reducido (small/limited)
  • pequeño (small)

Common Collocations

  • terreno extenso – vast plot of land
  • territorio extenso – extensive territory

long, lengthy

Also: detailed
A long, continuous scroll of parchment paper unrolled across a wooden table.

📝 In Action

El profesor nos dio una lista extensa de libros.

A2

The teacher gave us an extensive list of books.

Su discurso fue demasiado extenso y la gente se aburrió.

B1

His speech was too long and people got bored.

Escribió un artículo extenso sobre la historia del arte.

B2

He wrote a detailed article about art history.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • programa extenso – lengthy program/curriculum
  • explicación extensa – detailed explanation

Idioms & Expressions

  • por extenso – in full detail or without abbreviations

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "extenso" in Spanish:

detailed→extensive→large→lengthy→long→vast→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: extenso

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence is correct for describing a large farm?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
extender(to extend/spread) — Verb
extensión(extension/length) — Noun
extensamente(extensively) — Adverb
extendido(extended/spread out) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'extensus,' which means 'stretched out.' It's like something that was pulled to cover more ground.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: extensiveFrench: extense

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'extenso' for a tall person?

No. For height, use 'alto'. Use 'extenso' for land, space, documents, or time.

What is the difference between 'largo' and 'extenso'?

'Largo' simply means 'long'. 'Extenso' suggests something is not just long, but covers a lot of area or contains a lot of detailed information.

Does 'extenso' always change to 'extensa'?

Yes, if the thing you are describing is feminine. For example: 'un libro extenso' but 'una carta extensa'.