nounadjective
el ancho
wide
Medida que indica qué tan grande o extendido es algo de lado a lado.
Word: ancho
Meaning in English:
The Spanish word "ancho" is an adjective that means "wide" or "broad". It is used to describe something that has a great width or breadth.
Explanation:
- ancho (masculine form; feminine form: ancha)
- Refers to the size or dimension from side to side.
- Example: Una calle ancha → A wide street
Parts of the word:
- Root: anch-, related to width or breadth.
- Ending: -o, masculine adjective ending.
- Feminine form ends in -a (ancha).
Spanish synonyms:
- Amplio (ample, spacious)
- Extenso (extensive)
- Grande (big, large - when referring generally to size)
- Espacioso (spacious)
Spanish antonyms:
- Estrecho (narrow)
- Angosto (narrow)
- Apretado (tight)
Additional meanings:
Sometimes "ancho" can also be part of compound expressions related to "width," such as:
- Ancho de banda — bandwidth
- Ancho de vía — track gauge (railway size)
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Examples
El río es muy ancho en esta parte del valle.adjective
The river is very wide in this part of the valley.
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