vasto
“vasto” means “vast” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
vast
Also: immense, extensive
📝 In Action
El océano es un lugar vasto y misterioso.
A2The ocean is a vast and mysterious place.
Desde el avión se veían los vastos campos de trigo.
B1From the plane, the vast wheat fields could be seen.
El imperio romano ocupaba un territorio vasto.
B2The Roman Empire occupied a vast territory.
broad
Also: extensive, wide
📝 In Action
La profesora tiene un vasto conocimiento de la cultura maya.
B2The professor has a vast knowledge of Mayan culture.
Hay una vasta gama de colores en esta pintura.
C1There is a wide range of colors in this painting.
Su experiencia laboral es muy vasta.
B2His work experience is very extensive.
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Quick Quiz: vasto
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence describes a person with a lot of wisdom?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'vastus', which originally meant 'empty' or 'waste', but later grew to mean 'enormous' or 'immense'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'vasto' sound the same as 'basto'?
Yes! In most regions of the Spanish-speaking world, 'v' and 'b' are pronounced exactly the same. You have to use the context of the sentence to know which one is being used.
Is 'vasto' common in daily conversation?
Not really. People usually say 'grande' or 'inmenso' when chatting with friends. 'Vasto' is more common in books, news reports, or formal speeches.
Can I use 'vasto' to describe a tall person?
No, 'vasto' is usually for area, volume, or abstract concepts like knowledge. For a tall person, stick with 'alto'.