amplió

Amplió is the third-person singular form in the pretérito indefinido (simple past) of the Spanish verb ampliar, meaning that someone or something expanded, increased, or extended in the past. It is used to describe completed actions of enlarging or broadening, whether in physical space, capacity, scope, or coverage.

Etymology and meaning: Amplio comes from the Latin word ampliare, which itself derives from amplus meaning large. The verb ampliar conveys the idea of making something larger or more extensive. The form amplió specifically indicates “he/she/it enlarged” or “you (formal) enlarged” in past narrative contexts.

Usage notes: Amplió appears in narratives, reports, and descriptions to recount past developments. It can refer to concrete enlargements, such as a building or a museum expanding its rooms, or to more abstract increases, such as a project expanding its objectives or a company extending its operations. It is commonly used with direct objects that denote what was enlarged or extended (por ejemplo, la empresa amplió su presencia internacional).

Examples:

- La ciudad amplió su red de transporte público.

- El museo amplió su colección con piezas de origen africano.

- La empresa amplió sus operaciones en América Latina.

Related terms include ampliar (to enlarge), ampliación (enlargement), expansión, and aumento. Amplió, as a single verb form, is neutral in tone and suitable for formal, descriptive, and journalistic writing.