Broad
Spanish Translation
Part of Speech
- adjective
- noun
- adverb
Word Forms
- broaden
- broadly
- broadness
- breadth
Etymology
From Old English brād, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breed and German breit.
Del inglés antiguo brād, de origen germánico; relacionado con el neerlandés breed y el alemán breit.
Meanings
Wide in extent or scope.
De gran extensión o alcance.
A broad avenue.
Una avenida ancha.
Of great extent from one side to the other.
De gran extensión de un lado a otro.
His broad shoulders.
Sus anchos hombros.
Comprehensive; including a wide range of things.
Comprensivo; que incluye una amplia gama de cosas.
A broad range of topics.
Una amplia gama de temas.
(Informal, dated) A woman.
(Informal, anticuado) Una mujer.
She was a broad who knew how to handle herself.
Era una mujer que sabía cómo manejarse.
Example Sentences
The river is very broad at this point.
El río es muy ancho en este punto.
He has a broad knowledge of history.
Tiene un amplio conocimiento de la historia.
She gave a broad smile.
Ella dio una amplia sonrisa.
Phrases
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in broad daylighta plena luz del día
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broad agreementacuerdo general
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broad strokesa grandes rasgos
Idioms
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paint with a broad brushpintar con brocha gorda
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in broad termsen términos generales
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give a broad hintdar una indirecta clara
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with a broad accentcon un acento marcado
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as broad as it is longtanto monta, monta tanto
Proverbs
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A miss is as good as a mile.Más vale un fracaso conocido que un éxito por conocer.
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch.No vendas la piel del oso antes de cazarlo.
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Look before you leap.Piensa antes de actuar.
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Necessity is the mother of invention.La necesidad agudiza el ingenio.
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Where there's a will, there's a way.Querer es poder.
Usage Notes
The word 'broad' can be used both literally, to describe physical width, and figuratively, to describe scope or range. Be careful when using it to refer to a woman, as it can be considered offensive.
La palabra 'ancho' se puede usar tanto literalmente, para describir el ancho físico, como figurativamente, para describir el alcance o rango. Tenga cuidado al usarlo para referirse a una mujer, ya que puede considerarse ofensivo.
Notes for Learners
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Be mindful of the different meanings of 'broad' and use it appropriately in context.
Ten en cuenta los diferentes significados de 'ancho' y úsalo apropiadamente en contexto.
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Avoid using 'broad' to refer to a woman, as it's considered outdated and offensive.
Evita usar 'ancho' para referirte a una mujer, ya que se considera anticuado y ofensivo.
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Practice distinguishing between 'broad' and words with similar meanings like 'wide', 'extensive', and 'comprehensive'.
Practica distinguir entre 'ancho' y palabras con significados similares como 'amplio', 'extenso' y 'comprensivo'.
Collocations
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broad shouldershombros anchos
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broad smilesonrisa amplia
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broad rangeamplia gama
Common Mistakes
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Using 'broad' to refer to women; it is considered offensive.
Usar 'ancho' para referirse a las mujeres; se considera ofensivo.
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Confusing 'broad' with 'breadth'. 'Broad' is an adjective, while 'breadth' is a noun.
Confundir 'ancho' con 'amplitud'. 'Ancho' es un adjetivo, mientras que 'amplitud' es un sustantivo.
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Incorrectly translating 'broadband' directly. 'Broadband' translates to 'banda ancha' in Spanish.
Learning Tips
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Practice using 'broad' in different contexts to improve your understanding.
Practica usar 'ancho' en diferentes contextos para mejorar tu comprensión.
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Pay attention to the connotations of 'broad' when referring to people.
Presta atención a las connotaciones de 'ancho' cuando te refieres a personas.
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Use online dictionaries to check the precise meaning of 'broad' in specific situations.
Usa diccionarios en línea para verificar el significado preciso de 'ancho' en situaciones específicas.