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    Dilató (en. Expand)

    /di-la-'to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of increasing the volume or size of something.
    He dilated the bottle so it could hold more water.
    Dilató la botella para que quepa más agua.
    To extend the time or duration of an event.
    The teacher extended the class for fifteen more minutes.
    El profesor dilató la clase por quince minutos más.
    To broaden a concept or idea in a discussion.
    He expanded his point of view during the presentation.
    Dilató su punto de vista durante la presentación.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'dilatare', which means 'to expand' or 'to extend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stretch out time
    To increase the duration of something.
    dilatar el tiempo
    to prolong a problem
    To make a problem spread or complicate further.
    dilatar un problema

    Related Words

    dilation
    Action of dilating; the process of extending or increasing.
    dilatación
    expanded
    Adjective that describes something that has been increased in volume or length.
    dilatado

    Slang Meanings

    To start talking a lot about a topic without getting to the point.
    Don't stretch it out, just tell me what happened.
    No te dilates, solo dime qué pasó.
    To amplify or exaggerate a story.
    You always stretch out your anecdotes to make them sound more interesting.
    Siempre dilatas las anécdotas para que suenen más interesantes.