English–Spanish
“extend” in Spanish
How to say “extend” in Spanish
“Extend” in Spanish is alargar.
Measuring tape pulled out to a greater length.
Example sentences with alargar
He decidido alargar mi estancia en Madrid.
I have decided to extend my stay in Madrid.
Tips for using alargar
- Alargar takes a direct object to mean making something longer (alargar la reunión), while alargarse is used when something lengthens on its own.
Other Spanish words for “extend”
Voy a extender el brazo para alcanzar la taza.
I'm going to extend my arm to reach the cup.
No podemos prolongar la reunión.
We can't extend the meeting.