How to Say "breadth" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “breadth” is “amplitud” — use 'amplitud' when referring to the spaciousness of an area or a wide range of knowledge, ideas, or opinions.
amplitud
ahm-plee-toodampliˈtuð
Examples
La amplitud de miras de este líder es inspiradora.
The breadth of vision of this leader is inspiring.
Me encanta la amplitud de este salón; entra mucha luz.
I 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.
We must measure the width of the entrance to see if the sofa fits.
La amplitud del valle era impresionante desde la cima.
The vastness of the valley was impressive from the summit.
Nouns ending in -tud
Words that end in '-tud' in Spanish, like 'amplitud', 'libertad', or 'gratitud', are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with them.
Using 'amplitud' for space
While 'ancho' describes how wide something is, 'amplitud' describes the feeling of having a lot of room or space.
Abstract usage
When used abstractly, 'amplitud' often follows the word 'gran' to emphasize that someone is very knowledgeable or open-minded.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “El amplitud de la casa.”
Correction: La amplitud de la casa. (Because nouns ending in -tud are feminine).
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.
ancho
AHN-choˈantʃo
Examples
Necesito saber el ancho exacto de la mesa.
I need to know the exact width of the table.
¿Cuál es el ancho de la puerta?
What is the width of the door?
Amplitud vs. Ancho
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