How to Say "amplitude" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “amplitude” is “amplitud” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
scientific/physics context regarding wave height
Examples
Tiene una gran amplitud de conocimientos sobre historia.
He has a great breadth of knowledge about history.
Necesitamos un líder con amplitud de miras.
We need a leader with an open mind (broad perspective).
El científico midió la amplitud de la onda sonora.
The scientist measured the amplitude of the sound wave.
Abstract usage
When used abstractly, 'amplitud' often follows the word 'gran' to emphasize that someone is very knowledgeable or open-minded.
Using 'amplitud' vs 'alcance'
Mistake: “La amplitud del proyecto es limitada.”
Correction: While 'amplitud' works, 'alcance' is more common for 'scope' in business projects. Use 'amplitud' for the variety within that scope.
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