estiramiento (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/es.ti.ɾaˈmien.to/

Translation Options into English

• Stretching
• Extension

Meaning and Usage

The term estiramiento refers to the act or process of stretching something, generally a muscle or a part of the body, to increase flexibility or relieve tension. In a broader context, it can also mean extending or spreading something out.

Frequency of Use

The word is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in relation to physical exercise, sports, rehabilitation, and physical therapy.

Example Sentences

1. Es importante realizar un estiramiento antes de hacer ejercicio.

2. It is important to do a stretching before exercising.

3. El estiramiento regular puede prevenir lesiones.

4. Regular stretching can prevent injuries.

5. El fisioterapeuta me recomendó un estiramiento diario para mejorar mi movilidad.

6. The physiotherapist recommended a daily stretching routine to improve my mobility.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "estiramiento" does not have a rich collection of idiomatic expressions, it can be part of common phrases related to health and fitness.

1. Hacer estiramientos antes de dormir ayuda a relajar los músculos.

2. Doing stretches before bed helps relax the muscles.

3. La importancia del estiramiento se subestima en muchas rutinas de ejercicio.

4. The importance of stretching is underestimated in many workout routines.

5. El estiramiento de los músculos es esencial para cualquier atleta.

6. The stretching of muscles is essential for any athlete.

Etymology

The word estiramiento comes from the verb estirarse, which means "to stretch." The prefix "es-" coupled with "tirar" (to pull) gives a direct indication of pulling something into a more extended state.

Synonyms

• Ampliación (expansion)
• Extensión (extension)

Antonyms

• Contracción (contraction)
• Encogimiento (shrinkage)