amplío

Amplío is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb ampliar, which means to enlarge, expand, or broaden. When used as yo amplío, it expresses that the speaker is increasing the size, extent, duration, or scope of something at the present moment.

Etymology and formation: ampliar comes from Latin ampliāre, based on ampli- meaning large. Amplío follows the regular -ar verb conjugation pattern in the present tense, with stress indicated on the syllable containing the root conforming to Spanish pronunciation rules. The other present-tense forms are amplías (tú), amplía (él/ella/usted), ampliamos (nosotros), ampliáis (vosotros), y amplían (ellos/ellas/ustedes). Note that most forms carry an accent on the í to indicate the correct stress, except for ampliamos.

Usage: ampliar is a transitive verb, so it requires a direct object to specify what is being enlarged or extended, for example: ampliar un plazo, ampliar una casa, ampliar conocimientos. It can refer to physical size, timeframes, or non-tangible scopes like influence or capabilities. In everyday language, amplío is commonly used to describe increasing one's own reach, resources, or understanding. It is distinct from an adjective such as amplio (broad, wide), and from the noun ampliación (an extension or expansion).

Examples: Yo amplío mi biblioteca cada año. La empresa ampliará su presencia internacional. La investigación busca ampliar los resultados en varios ámbitos. Synonyms include expandir, ensanchar, extender, aumentar.

See also: ampliación, ampliado, amplio, ampliación de plazo.