wide

• Describe algo que tiene una gran distancia de un lado a otro, o que abarca mucho espacio; también se usa para indicar amplitud o extensión, así como para referirse a una anchura de banda o margen grande.

Describes something that measures a large distance from one side to the other.

1. Large in widthA1formal

   Measuring a large distance from one side to the other.

   Ancho (de gran extensión lateral)

   • The river is very wide at this point.
   • She bought a wide table for the dining room.
   • The road is wide enough for two cars to pass.

   Sinónimosamplebroadexpansiveextensivespaciousvast

   Antónimosnarrowslenderslimthin

2. Extensive or broadB1formal

   Covering a large range or scope.

   Amplio o extenso

   • He has a wide knowledge of history.
   • The company offers a wide variety of products.
   • There is a wide gap between the rich and the poor.

   Sinónimosbroadcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivesweepingvast

   Antónimoslimitednarrowrestricted

3. Fully openA2informal

   Used to describe something that is opened to its full extent.

   totalmente abierto

   • Her eyes were wide with surprise.
   • He left the door wide open.
   • The window was wide open, letting in the cold air.

   Sinónimosagapegapingopenyawning

   Antónimosclosedshut

• Adverbio que significa «en gran medida» o «a lo ancho». Se usa en expresiones como «bien abierto» o «por todas partes» para indicar amplitud o extensión. También puede denotar totalidad en ciertos contextos.

An adverb meaning "to a great extent" or "over a large area." It is often used in phrases like "wide open" or "far and wide" to indicate breadth or scope. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. To a great extentA2formal

   To a large or full extent, especially in terms of opening or spreading.

   ampliamente / de par en par

   • She opened the window wide to let in fresh air.
   • He spread his arms wide to embrace his friend.
   • The door was left wide open.

   Sinónimosbroadlycompletelyentirelyextensivelyfullywholly

2. Far from the targetB1formal

   At a considerable distance from a target or intended point.

   lejos del objetivo

   • The arrow flew wide of the target.
   • His shot went wide of the goal.
   • The ball landed wide of the mark.

   Sinónimosastrayawryoff