Expandir
Example: La empresa quiere expandir sus operaciones a nuevos mercados.
Definition
"Expandir" means to increase in size, scope, or extent, especially by spreading out or opening up. It is commonly used when referring to businesses, ideas, or physical objects growing larger or covering more area.
Etymology
The verb "expandir" comes from the Latin word "expandere," which means to spread out or to unfold. Did you know? "Expandere" combines "ex-" meaning 'out' and "pandere" meaning 'to spread or stretch,' perfectly describing the act of making something larger or more extensive.
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"Expandir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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