A2 — Elementaryadjective
vasto
vast, wide, extensive
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ampioestesoenormeimmenso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piccoloristrettolimitatoesiguo
Usage note
'Vasto' is used for physical space and figurative breadth (una vasta cultura = a broad culture). 'Immenso' is more emphatic. 'Esiguo' (scarce/meagre) is its formal antonym.
Example
"Il deserto del Sahara è un territorio vastissimo."
"The Sahara desert is a vast territory."
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