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extendido

widespread

adjective eks-tehn-DEE-doh Less Common

Also means

extended

Usage Note

Extendido is the past participle of extender used adjectivally, meaning spread out or widely distributed. Una práctica muy extendida ('a very widespread practice') is a typical construction. It also describes something physically spread out or unfolded: un mapa extendido sobre la mesa ('a map spread out on the table'). Distinguish from extenso ('extensive, lengthy'), which describes size or duration.

Examples

"El uso del móvil está muy extendido hoy."

Natural Translation

The use of mobile phones is very widespread today.

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