Spanish Conversation · Level 163
30 words
Spanish word
tender
Pronunciation
IPA/tenˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbhang
Example
¿Puedes tender la ropa hoy?
Can you hang the clothes today?
More examples
Hoy aprendí a tender la cama.
Today I learned to make the bed.
Core concept
Laundry spread on a clothesline to dry.
Common phrases
tender la ropa al sol
hang the clothes in the sun
tender la ropa en el tendedero
hang the clothes on the clothesline
Similar words
colgar: Attaches clothing or objects to a hook or line so they hang.
secar: Removes moisture from wet garments to make them dry.
recoger: Collects laundry from the line and brings it inside.
doblar: Folds garments neatly so they lie flat and take less space.
Definition in Spanish
Extender o colocar prendas y telas sobre un tendedero, cuerda u otra superficie para que se sequen; puede significar también extender la mano para ofrecer algo o arreglar la cama.
Word origin
From Latin tendere 'to stretch', Spanish tender keeps the idea of stretching or spreading and therefore primarily means laying out clothes to dry while also extending to offering or making a bed.
Usage tips
- It looks identical to English 'tender' but usually means hang out laundry or make the bed, so use the object (for example ropa or cama) to determine the sense.