What does esteso in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word esteso in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use esteso in Italian.

The word esteso in Italian means extended, vast, extensive, widespread, extend, expand, extend, expand, broaden, extend, apply, expand, become common, extend to, in full. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word esteso

extended, vast

aggettivo (vasto, ampio)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un territorio esteso come quello del Kazakhstan non può non affascinare.
A vast territory such as that of Kazakhstan cannot fail to be fascinating.

extensive, widespread

aggettivo (diffuso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Una conoscenza estesa a tutti è quella ormai dell'inglese.
Knowledge of English as of today is widespread around the world.

extend, expand

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (accrescere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Per estendere la conoscenza è necessario studiare.
You have to study to increase your knowledge.

extend, expand, broaden

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (ampliare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Voglio estendere i confini della mia tenuta.
I want to expand the boundaries of my estate.

extend, apply

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (applicare a più persone o cose)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Questo concetto può essere esteso anche ai tuoi figli.
This concept may also be applied to your sons.

expand

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (rendere più esteso)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Il lago si estende fino ai confini con la Svizzera.
The lake expands all the way up to the border with Switzerland.

become common

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (figurato (diventare più diffuso)

Grazie alle associazioni culturali certi studi di nicchia si estendono anche alle persone meno colte.
Thanks to cultural associations, certain niche studies are becoming common among less studied individuals, too.

extend to

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (figurato (comprendere, riguardare)

Non ci sono argomenti che non possano estendersi anche alla vita di coppia.
There are no topics that cannot also be extended to a couple's life.

in full

I wrote a detailed report about the incident, in full.

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