amplíen

Amplíen is a form of the Spanish verb ampliar, which means to enlarge or extend. It is the third-person plural present subjunctive form (ustedes/ellos) and also the affirmative imperative form for ustedes. The spelling carries an accent on the í: amplíen, to indicate the correct stress in the subjunctive ending.

Uses and context: In standard Spanish, the present subjunctive is used in subordinate clauses after expressions that trigger the subjunctive, such as desires, doubts, necessity, emotion, or possibility (for example, es posible que amplíen, quiero que amplíen). It can also function as a formal command directed at a group (ustedes), as in Amplíen la imagen para ver los detalles. The form contrasts with the indicative plural amplían (they enlarge) and with the nosotros form ampliemos in the subjunctive.

Examples:

- Quiero que amplíen la investigación.

- Es posible que amplíen el plazo de entrega.

- Amplíen la imagen para ver los detalles.

Notes: The accent on í is required to preserve the correct stress pattern of the subjunctive ending. As with other -er/-ir verbs in the present subjunctive, the form provides both a grammatical mood (subjunctive) and a potential imperative function when addressed to a group.