La ampliación
Example: La ampliación del museo permitirá más exposiciones nuevas.
Definition
"La ampliación" refers to the act or process of making something larger or expanding it. In contexts like "La ampliación del museo permitirá más exposiciones nuevas," it means the expansion or extension of a building or area to accommodate more features or space.
Etymology
The word "la ampliación" comes from the Spanish verb "ampliar," which means to enlarge or expand. This verb itself derives from the Latin word "ampliare," meaning to make large or increase. Did you know? The root "ampli-" is also related to words like 'ample' in English, both suggesting spaciousness or largeness.
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"La ampliación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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