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    Dilatados (en. Dilated)

    /dilaˈtados/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has increased in size or volume.
    Dilated materials can affect the structure of the building.
    Los materiales dilatados pueden afectar la estructura del edificio.
    Used to describe something that has spread or lengthened.
    Dilated pupils are a sign of excitement.
    Las pupilas dilatadas son un signo de excitación.
    A technical term in physics that describes the increase of dimensions due to temperature changes.
    The dilation of metals is a common phenomenon in heat.
    La dilatación de los metales es un fenómeno común en el calor.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dilate', which comes from the Latin 'dilatāre', meaning to broaden or extend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dilated by heat
    Increased in size due to elevated temperature.
    dilatado por el calor
    dilated pupils
    Pertaining to pupils that have grown in size, often in response to light or emotional stimuli.
    pupilas dilatadas

    Related Words

    dilate
    A verb that means to increase the size or volume of something.
    dilatar
    dilation
    The process of increasing in size or volume.
    dilatación

    Slang Meanings

    To be distracted or preoccupied.
    He was so dilated in his world that he didn't hear when he was spoken to.
    Estaba tan dilatado en su mundo que no escuchó cuando le hablaron.
    To be prolonging a situation unnecessarily.
    Don’t prolong the matter any further, make a decision already.
    No dilates más el asunto, decidete ya.