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extensión

extension

noun eks-ten-SYOHN Less Common

Also means

expanse

Usage Note

Extensión is used for physical extent (la extensión del territorio), a phone extension number (llama a la extensión 305), and the prolonging of a deadline (una extensión del plazo). The verb extender covers 'to spread' and 'to extend'. Do not confuse extensión with extenso (adjective, 'extensive/lengthy'), which has a different form.

Examples

"La extensión del desierto es enorme."

Natural Translation

The expanse of the desert is enormous.

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