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amplify the space

[ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ ðə speɪs]
verb phrase
ampliar o espaço
1. To make a space appear larger or more expansive through design, decoration, or architectural modifications
Using mirrors and light colors can amplify the space in a small apartment.
Usar espelhos e cores claras pode ampliar o espaço em um apartamento pequeno.
2. To increase the perceived or functional capacity of a room or area
Removing unnecessary furniture helps amplify the space.
Remover móveis desnecessários ajuda a ampliar o espaço.
Synonyms
expand the spaceenlarge the spacemaximize the spaceopen up the spaceincrease the space
Antonyms
minimize the spacereduce the spaceconstrict the spacecrowd the space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ampliar o espaço
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ampliar o espaço
Standard usage in design and architecture contexts
Portugal
ampliar o espaço
Also used; sometimes 'aumentar o espaço' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

make the space breathe
open up the room
create the illusion of space
maximize square footage
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