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"Ampliación" is a noun which is often translated as "expansion", and "anticipación" is a noun which is often translated as "anticipation". Learn more about the difference between "ampliación" and "anticipación" below.
la ampliación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. expansion (of business, vocabulary, scheme)
La ampliación del negocio solo tendrá lugar si aumentamos nuestros ingresos.The expansion of the business will only take place if we increase revenue.
b. extension (of building, coverage)
La ampliación de la casa costará miles de dólares.The extension of the house will cost thousands of dollars.
a. enlargement
Presenté una ampliación de mi fotografía al concurso.I entered an enlargement of my photograph in the competition.
a. extension
Gracias a la ampliación del plazo pude acabar el trabajo.With the extension of the deadline I was able to finish the work.
a. increase
La junta aprobó una ampliación de capital para la empresa.The board approved an increase in the company's capital.
la anticipación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. anticipation
Este informe se centra en la anticipación de futuros problemas que podrían surgir durante la obra.This report focuses on the anticipation of the future problems that may arise during the works.
