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Italian word
esteso
extended, wide, vast; detailed (of a text)
Looks like
extensive
covering a large area; thorough and detailed
⚠️ The trap
Close in meaning, but 'esteso' more literally means 'spread out/extended', while 'extensive' in English carries a stronger sense of thoroughness. Usually interchangeable but pay attention to context.
To say "covering a large area; thorough and detailed" in Italian:
esteso/approfondito
"esteso" in English means:
extended, wide, vast; detailed (of a text)
Example
"Ha una conoscenza estesa della materia."
"He has extensive knowledge of the subject."
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