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envergadura

scope

noun em-behr-gah-DOO-rah Rare
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Also means

wingspan

Usage Note

Envergadura literally describes the wingspan of a bird or the breadth of a sail, but its most common modern use is figurative: un proyecto de gran envergadura ('a large-scale project'). It conveys breadth and importance simultaneously, making it a favourite in formal journalism. Alcance is a more neutral synonym for 'scope', while envergadura carries a connotation of impressive magnitude.

Examples

"Es un plan de enorme envergadura."

Natural Translation

It is a plan of enormous scope.

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