is expanded

[/ɪz ɪkˈspændɪd/]
verb phrase
é expandido/a; está expandido/a; se expande
1. becomes larger in size, volume, or scope; increases in extent or range
The business is expanded to new markets every quarter.
O negócio é expandido para novos mercados a cada trimestre.
2. is made wider, broader, or more comprehensive
The school is expanded to accommodate more students.
A escola é expandida para acomodar mais alunos.
3. increases in detail or elaboration
The essay is expanded with more examples and evidence.
O ensaio é expandido com mais exemplos e evidências.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business contexts, particularly in corporate reports and economic discussions. In Portugal, the passive voice construction is similarly used but the present state may be expressed with 'está em expansão' (is in expansion). The term reflects global business language and is widely understood across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is enlargedis increasedis extendedis broadenedis developedis amplified
Antonyms / Antônimos
is contractedis reducedis compressedis decreasedis narrowedis diminished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
é expandido/a; se expande
Most common usage in business and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
se expande; tá expandido
More colloquial; uses present continuous form
São Paulo
é expandido; está sendo expandido
More formal business usage; passive voice preferred
Portugal
é expandido; se expande; está em expansão
Similar to Brazilian but may use 'está em expansão' for present state

Related Words

expandexpansionexpandedexpandsenlargementextension

Related Idioms & Phrases

expand one's horizons - expandir horizontes
expand the envelope - ultrapassar limites
expansion of knowledge - expansão do conhecimento
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