extendido
adjectiveUpper-intermediate
What does “extendido” mean in English?
widespread, prevalent — found or distributed over a large area or among many people
widespread, prevalent — found or distributed over a large area or among many people (práctica extendida, actitud extendida)
Example sentences
El uso del teléfono móvil está muy extendido.
The use of mobile phones is very widespread.
Hay una práctica extendida de reciclaje en esa ciudad.
There is a widespread practice of recycling in that city.
El mapa estaba extendido sobre la mesa.
The map was spread out on the table.
How to use it
'Extendido/a' means widespread, extended, or spread out. Used with estar (current extent). Common in formal/journalistic contexts: 'práctica extendida', 'uso extendido'. Distinguish from 'extenderse' (to spread, verbal) and 'amplio' (wide/broad).
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'extendido' (widespread/spread out) with 'amplio' (wide/broad in size) — 'extendido' implies spread across space or population.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones: distribución y alcance.