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


Part of Speech

Phonetic Transcription

Meanings and Usage

The word "extender" in Spanish can function as both a noun and a verb.

Noun: "extender" as a noun refers to the act of expanding or stretching something.

Verb: As a verb, "extender" means "to extend" or "to spread." It is commonly used in various contexts, such as extending an invitation, stretching a material, spreading information, enlarging a space, or making something longer or larger. The verb "extender" is used quite frequently in both oral and written Spanish, making it a versatile and commonly used word.

Verb Tenses: - Present Tense: extiendo, extiendes, extiende, extendemos, extendéis, extienden - Preterite Tense: extendí, extendiste, extendió, extendimos, extendisteis, extendieron - Imperfect Tense: extendía, extendías, extendía, extendíamos, extendíais, extendían - Future Tense: extenderé, extenderás, extenderá, extenderemos, extenderéis, extenderán - Conditional Tense: extendería, extenderías, extendería, extenderíamos, extenderíais, extenderían - Present Subjunctive: extienda, extiendas, extienda, extendamos, extendáis, extiendan

Gerund: extendiendo

Examples

  1. Quiero extender una invitación a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
    (I want to extend an invitation to my birthday party.)

  2. Es importante extender el conocimiento sobre esta enfermedad.
    (It is important to spread awareness about this disease.)

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "extender" is frequently used in Spanish idiomatic expressions. Here are some examples:

  1. "Extender la mano"
  2. Meaning: To lend a hand; to help.
  3. Example: Siempre está dispuesto a extender la mano a los necesitados.
    (He is always willing to lend a hand to those in need.)

  4. "Extender la alfombra roja"

  5. Meaning: To go all out; to give someone a royal treatment.
  6. Example: La empresa decidió extender la alfombra roja para recibir al invitado especial.
    (The company decided to go all out to welcome the special guest.)

  7. "Extender el plazo"

  8. Meaning: To extend the deadline.
  9. Example: El profesor decidió extender el plazo para entregar los trabajos.
    (The teacher decided to extend the deadline for submitting the assignments.)

Etymology

The word "extender" comes from the Latin word "extendĕre", which means "to stretch out."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - ampliar (to enlarge) - expandir (to expand) - difundir (to spread)

Antonyms: - reducir (to reduce) - acortar (to shorten) - restar (to subtract)