Eixamplar
Example: Hem d'eixamplar la carretera per evitar embussos futurs.
Definition
"Eixamplar" means to make something wider or broader, often used in contexts like widening roads or spaces to increase capacity or accessibility. For example, you might "eixamplar" a street to reduce traffic congestion.
Etymology
The word "eixamplar" comes from the Catalan language, derived from the root related to 'ample,' meaning wide. It evolved to describe the action of expanding or making something wider. Did you know? The concept of 'eixamplar' is closely linked to urban planning, especially in cities like Barcelona.
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"Eixamplar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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