ampio

Ampio is an Italian adjective meaning wide, broad, ample, or extensive. The masculine singular form is ampio, the feminine singular is ampia, the masculine plural is ampi, and the feminine plural is ampie. It is used to describe physical space, time, opportunities, or concepts with considerable breadth or capacity. For example, una sala ampia (a wide room), una gamma ampia (a broad range), or un respiro ampio (a broad, figurative sense of scope).

Etymology and related terms. Ampio derives from the Latin amplus, meaning large or full, and has cognates in other Romance languages, such as Spanish amplio, French ample, and Portuguese amplo. The distribution of meanings generally centers on size, extent, and openness.

Usage. Ampio is frequently placed before the noun it modifies, as in una casa ampia, una scelta ampia, or un corridoio ampio. It can also appear in expressions that describe extent, such as “in ampia misura” (to a large extent) or “di ampia portata” (of wide significance). In figurative language, ampia can convey breadth of perspective, influence, or scope.

Notes. While ampio primarily describes nonhuman entities like spaces or ranges, it is used metaphorically in literature and journalism to convey scale or openness. The word forms agree in gender and number with the noun they modify, and it is common in both everyday speech and formal writing.