expandí

Expandí is the first-person singular preterite form of the Spanish verb expandir, meaning to expand, widen, or extend. It denotes a completed action in the past and is used when the speaker is describing that they expanded something in a definite past moment or period. The word comes from Latin expandere, sharing the same core meaning.

Conjugation in the preterite indicative is as follows: yo expandí, tú expandiste, él expandió, nosotros expandimos, vosotros expandisteis, ellos expandieron. Expandir is a regular -ir verb in this tense, with the standard endings for the preterite.

Usage and nuance: Expandí is appropriate for literal expansion (for example, increasing physical size or capacity) as well as metaphorical expansion (such as expanding a business, influence, or scope). It is common in narratives and business reporting. In some contexts, especially when speaking about knowledge, capacity, or horizons, speakers may prefer ampliar, though expandir remains widely understood and used.

Examples:

- Ayer expandí mi negocio a nuevos mercados. (Yesterday I expanded my business to new markets.)

- La empresa expandió su planta de producción para atender la demanda. (The company expanded its production facility to meet demand.)

Notes: Both expandir and ampliar can convey a sense of increase, but ampliar is often favored for abstract enlargements like knowledge, horarios, o horizontes, while expandir can apply to both physical and figurative growth. The accent on í marks the preterite tense and is essential for correct pronunciation and grammar.