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    Alargando (en. Lengthening)

    /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.