espansione
/es.panˈsjo.ne/feminine
The English word 'expansion' is translated into Italian as espansione.
The term refers to the act or process of expanding.
Meaning: act of expanding (noun)
Which one should you use?
While espansione is the standard term, ampliamento is a formal alternative used to describe the act or process of expanding.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word espansione is a feminine noun. Its plural form is espansioni.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of espansione is /es.panˈsjo.ne/. It has four syllables and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- If you describe a person as having 'un'animo espansivo', you are not saying they are physically large, but that they are warm, outgoing, and sociable.
- The word espansione shares its DNA with the English word 'span', as both trace back to the Latin 'pandere', meaning to spread out or stretch.
- If you are talking about the 'expansion' of one's social circle, Italians often use the verb allargare instead of a direct noun like espansione.
Examples in context
- La Danimarca sta vivendo una modesta espansione economica.Denmark is experiencing a modest economic expansion.This sentence is useful for describing a modest economic expansion using espansione.Tatoeba #11728080 by WM3DAS, translation #8904550 by The_World_Factbook
- L'esperanto è una enorme espansione del mio orizzonte.Esperanto is a huge expansion of my horizon.This sentence is useful for describing a huge expansion of horizons using espansione.Tatoeba #2106751 by al_ex_an_der, translation #2106831 by Dario
- L'azienda sta valutando l'ampliamento dei propri ufficiThe company is considering office expansion
- La politica economica mira all'espansione del mercato internoEconomic policy aims at the expansion of the domestic market
- La crescita dell'azienda dipende anche dall'espansione all'esteroThe company's growth also relies on expansion abroad
- Il viaggio è stato un arricchimento personale e un'espansione delle mie conoscenzeThe trip was a personal enrichment and an expansion of my knowledge
- C'è stato uno sviluppo del quartiere con nuovi negozi e attivitàThere has been an expansion of the neighborhood with new shops and businesses
- Il loro progetto ha avuto una crescita notevole negli ultimi mesiTheir project has experienced significant growth in recent months
- Il governo sta sostenendo l'espansione del settore industrialeThe government is supporting the expansion of the industrial sector
- La crescita dell'azienda ha reso necessaria l'assunzione di nuovo personaleThe company's growth has made it necessary to hire new staff
- Lo sviluppo urbanistico ha determinato una rapida espansione della cittàThe urban development has resulted in rapid city expansion
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are discussing their business growth.
- AlessandroSofia, dobbiamo pensare a un'espansione del nostro ufficio.Sofia, we need to think about an expansion of our office.
- SofiaHai ragione, Alessandro, non abbiamo più spazio.You are right, Alessandro, we have no more space.
- AlessandroQuesta espansione ci permetterebbe di assumere nuovo personale.This expansion would allow us to hire new staff.
- SofiaSperiamo di trovare un locale più grande.Let's hope to find a larger place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “expansion” translations and entries espansione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espansione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
