amplificar
/amplifiˈkaɾ/
The English phrase 'amplify' is translated into Spanish as amplificar.
The verb amplificar is used to describe the action of increasing the amplitude of something.
Meaning: increase amplitude (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular preterite form, used for 'he/she/it amplified', is amplificó. To express the continuous action of 'amplifying', use the gerund amplificando. If you need to use the present subjunctive, the form is amplifique. The related noun for 'amplification' is amplificación.
How do you pronounce it?
/amplifiˈkaɾ/
Did you know?
- While 'amplify' in English is often used for sound, in Spanish, amplificar is also the standard term used in legal contexts to describe 'amplifying' or expanding upon a formal statement or testimony.
- While amplificar is used for signals and sound, Spanish speakers often use the verb ampliar to describe enlarging a physical space or extending a deadline.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you want to say you are 'amplifying' a signal or sound through an electronic device, you might more commonly use the verb potenciar to imply strengthening the power.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos ampliar nuestras operacionesWe need to expand our operations
- Es importante aumentar el alcance de esta campañaIt is important to amplify the reach of this campaign
- Hay que hacer más fuerte nuestra presencia en el mercadoWe need to amplify our presence in the market
- Vamos a darle más énfasis a nuestro mensajeWe are going to amplify our message
- Necesito amplificar el sonido de la guitarra.I need to amplify the sound of the guitar.
- El sistema puede amplificar la señal de radio.The system can amplify the radio signal.
- Vamos a amplificar la música para la fiesta.We are going to amplify the music for the party.
Example conversation
María and Javier are setting up audio equipment for a presentation.
- MaríaJavier, no escucho bien el micrófono.Javier, I can't hear the microphone well.
- JavierEstá bien, voy a amplificar la señal ahora.It's okay, I'm going to amplify the signal now.
- MaríaSí, ahora se escucha mucho mejor.Yes, now it sounds much better.
- JavierPerfecto, ya podemos empezar la charla.Perfect, we can start the talk now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amplify” translations and entries amplificar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
