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espacio

/esˈpaθjo/
noun★Beginner— space
general

A continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.

El espacio entre las estrellas es enorme.

The space between the stars is enormous.

💡

Can refer to physical space, time, or abstract concepts like personal space.

general

A period or interval of time.

Necesito un poco de espacio para pensar.

I need some space to think.

💡

Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental distance.

general

A designated area or section, such as in a publication or digital platform.

Este artículo ocupa un espacio importante en el periódico.

This article takes up an important space in the newspaper.

💡

Common in media and publishing contexts.

Collocations

dar espacioto give spacetomar espacioto take up spaceespacio personalpersonal space

Synonyms

lugarsitiodistanciaintervalo

Antonyms

cercajuntosocupado

Related Phrases

espacio vitalphrase
living space
espacio aéreophrase
airspace
espacio-tiempophrase
spacetime

💡Pro Tip

Physical vs. Abstract

'Espacio' can refer to both physical areas and abstract concepts like time or emotional distance.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'espacio' depends heavily on context, so pay attention to surrounding words.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'spatium', meaning 'space, room, extent'.

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'espacio' can refer to both physical and abstract concepts, similar to English 'space'.

Word Breakdown

es-
intensive prefix
prefix
+
-pacio
from Latin 'spatium'
root
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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