estesa

Estesa is a feminine form of the Italian adjective esteso, meaning extended, spread out, wide, or broad. It agrees with feminine nouns, as in una superficie estesa, una regione estesa, or una zona estesa. The masculine form is esteso, with the plural forms estesi (masc) and estese (fem).

Etymology and grammar: estesa comes from Latin extensus, the past participle of extenderē, meaning to stretch out or extend. In Italian usage, estesa functions as an adjective to describe the breadth or reach of a thing. It does not typically serve as a noun; for noun-like meanings such as “extension” or “expansion,” Italian more commonly uses estensione.

Usage: estesa is used in geographic, physical, temporal, and figurative descriptions. Examples include una superficie estesa (a wide surface), un territorio esteso (a large territory), un periodo esteso (an extended period), or una rete estesa di contatti (a broad network of contacts). In written and formal language, estesa can convey breadth, coverage, or reach, often emphasizing scale or completeness.

Limitations: estesa is predominantly an attributive adjective; when discussing the act or process of extending, the related noun estensione or the verb estendere is typically used. Some contexts may prefer synonyms such as ampio, diffuso, or esteso, depending on nuance and register.

See also: Estendere, Estensione, Esteso.