How to Say "to broaden" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to broaden” is “expandir” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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verbB2
increasing knowledge or horizons
Examples
La marca quiere expandir su presencia en Latinoamérica.
The brand wants to expand its presence in Latin America.
Leer ayuda a expandir tus horizontes.
Reading helps to broaden your horizons.
El virus se expandió rápidamente por la ciudad.
The virus spread quickly through the city.
Abstract usage
When talking about spreading ideas or news, 'expandir' and 'difundir' are very similar. However, 'expandir' sounds more like growth, while 'difundir' sounds like broadcasting.
Expandir vs. Extender
Mistake: “Voy a expandir el mapa sobre la mesa.”
Correction: Voy a extender el mapa sobre la mesa.
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