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    Dilata (en. Dilates)

    /diˈlata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something expand or increase in size.
    Heat expands metals.
    El calor dilata los metales.
    To prolong an event or action in time.
    They decided to postpone the meeting for later.
    Decidieron dilatar la reunión para más adelante.
    To increase the space or effect of something.
    The image expands when the resolution is altered.
    La imagen se dilata cuando se altera la resolución.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dilatāre', which means 'to extend' or 'to enlarge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to prolong the time
    To prolong a wait or a deadline.
    dilatar el tiempo
    to take too long to respond
    To take too much time to respond.
    dilatarse en respuestas

    Related Words

    dilation
    The process of making something increase in size.
    dilatación
    dilated
    That has been enlarged or extended.
    dilatado

    Slang Meanings

    To take too much time doing something.
    Don't drag things out, finish already.
    No dilates las cosas, termina ya.
    When someone complicates a situation.
    Don't prolong the conversation, we're losing time.
    No dilates la conversación, estamos perdiendo tiempo.