El ancho
Example: El ancho de la carretera permite el paso de dos coches.
Definition
"El ancho" refers to the width or measurement of something from side to side. In the context of the phrase 'El ancho de la carretera permite el paso de dos coches,' it describes the horizontal dimension that allows two cars to pass simultaneously on the road.
Etymology
The term "el ancho" comes from the Spanish adjective 'ancho,' meaning wide or broad. It traces back to the Latin word 'anteactus,' which means stretched out or broad. Interestingly, the word captures the concept of extent or breadth in various contexts, including physical measurements like width.
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"El ancho" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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