expanse

BrE /ɪkˈsæns/ AmE /ɪkˈsæns/

noun en → es

1 SPACE [singular] B2

a large area of land, sea, or sky

espacio, extensión, superficie

  • an expanse of something

Collocations expanse of water · expanse of sky

  • The view across the expanse of the lake was breathtaking.

    La vista sobre la extensión del lago era impresionante.

2 DISTANCE [singular] C1

a large distance or area, especially one that seems to go on forever

distancia, lejanía, vastedad

  • an expanse of something

Collocations expanse of land · expanse of desert

  • The endless expanse of the desert stretched out before them.

    La vastedad del desierto se extendía ante ellos sin fin.