ampliísimo

Amplísimo is the superlative form of amplio in Spanish. It functions as an adjective meaning very wide, broad, extensive, or vast, and is used to express the maximum degree of the quality conveyed by amplio. It can describe physical dimensions as well as metaphorical scope, such as space, reach, or variety.

Etymology and form: amplíso comes from the Latin amplus, with the Spanish suffix -ísimo forming a high-intensity, or superlative, degree. The word agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (un patio amplísimo, una sala amplísima, unos patios amplísimos). The accent mark on the í in amplísimo helps indicate its pronunciation and stress.

Usage: Amplísimo is common in everyday language but can carry a strong or emphatic tone. It appears in formal, literary, and descriptive contexts to stress breadth or scope. It is often used for both tangible and intangible concepts, such as space, repertoire, or possibilities (un abanico amplísimo de opciones; un alcance amplísimo; una sonrisa amplísima).

Examples: Un despacho amplísimo; Un recinto amplísimo; Un conocimiento amplísimo; Un abanico amplísimo de posibilidades.

See also: amplio, ampliación, -ísimo as a superlative suffix. Note that amplísimo is part of a broader set of Spanish adjectives that use -ísimo to intensify a base adjective.