Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
extender
Pronunciation
IPA/ekstenˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbextend
Example
Voy a extender el brazo para alcanzar la taza.
I'm going to extend my arm to reach the cup.
More examples
Voy a extender la alfombra en la sala.
I'm going to spread the rug in the living room.
Core concept
A measuring tape being pulled out to lengthen.
Common phrases
extender el brazo
extend the arm
extender la mano
extend the hand
extender el plazo
extend the deadline
Similar words
estirar: Stretches muscles or cloth by pulling to make them longer or taut.
alargar: Lengthens an object or a period, making its size or duration greater.
prolongar: Lengthens the duration of something, especially a time period or deadline.
ampliar: Increases the size or scope of something, making its range or capacity bigger.
Definition in Spanish
Mover o estirar algo para que ocupe más espacio, o provocar que aumente su duración, alcance o influencia.
Word origin
From Latin extendere (ex- 'out' + tendere 'to stretch'), giving the idea of stretching something outward or making it reach farther.
Usage tips
- Extender covers physical length, time, and reach, while the reflexive extenderse signals that something spreads on its own, as in 'la mancha se extendió'; common collocation: 'extender el plazo'.