extensamente

extensively

adverb eks-ten-sah-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

at length

Usage Note

Extensamente means 'at great length' or 'in extensive detail' — el tema fue tratado extensamente. It is a formal register adverb. The related adjective is extenso; the noun is extensión. In everyday speech ampliamente or con detalle are more common alternatives.

Examples

"El informe trata el asunto extensamente."

Natural Translation

The report deals with the matter extensively.

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