amplio
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “amplio” mean in English?
broad, ample
broad, ample (large in scope or extent; used for consensus, margins, majorities; amplio consenso, amplia mayoría)
Example sentences
La ley fue aprobada con una amplia mayoría, lo que le otorga una legitimidad difícil de cuestionar.
The law was passed with a large majority, giving it a legitimacy that is hard to challenge.
El informe ofrece una visión amplia del problema, pero carece de recomendaciones concretas para los gestores.
The report offers a broad view of the problem but lacks concrete recommendations for decision-makers.
Contamos con un amplio margen de tiempo para tomar la decisión sin precipitarnos.
We have ample time to make the decision without rushing.
How to use it
Amplio/a means 'broad', 'wide', or 'ample' — it describes extent (physical or figurative). At B2 its figurative uses are most important: un amplio consenso (broad consensus), un amplio margen (ample margin), un amplio debate (wide-ranging debate), una amplia mayoría (large majority), una visión amplia (broad view). Takes ser. Don't confuse with ancho (wide in physical dimension) — amplio is preferred for abstract, figurative, and formal contexts.
Common mistake
Amplio (figurative/formal: broad, ample) vs ancho (physical width: the road is wide = la carretera es ancha). For abstract contexts — consensus, debate, majority, margin, perspective — always use amplio. Also: una amplia gama de = a wide range of (business/formal), which is more common than un amplio rango de.