Ampliar
Example: Quieren ampliar el museo para mostrar más historia local.
Definition
"Ampliar" means to make something larger or more extensive, especially in the context of space, scope, or range. For example, it involves expanding a museum to display more local history, thereby increasing its capacity or coverage.
Etymology
The word "ampliar" comes from the Latin verb "ampliare," which means to enlarge or extend. It is related to "amplus," meaning spacious or large. Did you know? The same root gave rise to the English word "ample."
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"Ampliar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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