Alargando (en. Extending)

/alaˈɾɡando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something extend or become longer.
The teacher is prolonging his explanation.
El profesor está alargando su explicación.
To extend the duration of something.
They are unnecessarily prolonging the meeting.
Están alargando la reunión sin necesidad.
To increase the length of a physical object.
By extending the rope, we were able to reach the goal.
Alargando la cuerda, logramos alcanzar el objetivo.

Etymology

From the verb 'alargar', which comes from the Latin 'elongare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to reach out
Offering help or reaching out to someone.
alargar la mano
to prolong life
Prolonging the existence or duration of something.
alargar la vida
extending the time
Doing something in a way that lasts longer than usual.
alargando el tiempo

Related Words

elongated
Having a greater length than normal.
alargado
elongation
The action of elongating or the state of being elongated.
alargamiento
extender
An object used to extend something, usually cables or hoses.
alargador

Slang Meanings

To endlessly expand a topic of conversation.
At the party, Juan was extending the conversation about his trip.
En la fiesta, Juan estaba alargando la charla sobre su viaje.
To extend something more than necessary.
Don't prolong the speech, many are getting bored.
No alargues el discurso, ya muchos se están aburriendo.