Estirar (en. Stretch)

/es.tiˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Increase the length of something by applying force.

It is important to stretch the muscles well before exercising.

Es importante estirar bien los músculos antes de hacer ejercicio.

Widen or extend in a greater space.

He decided to stretch the fabric to cover the table.

Decidió estirar la tela para cubrir la mesa.

Prolong an activity over time.

I don't want to stretch the meeting longer than necessary.

No quiero estirar la reunión más de lo necesario.

From Latin 'extensare', meaning 'to extend'.

stretch one's legs

Walk to clear one's head or relax.

estirar las piernas

stretch the money

Make the money last longer than expected.

estirar el dinero

stretch a conversation

Prolong a chat without a clear purpose.

estirar una conversación

extension

Action of extending or increasing.

extensión

elongate

Make something longer.

elongar

flexion

Action of bending something into a curved shape.

flexión

Take advantage of a situation or resource.

I will stretch the time I have to study.

Voy a estirar el tiempo que tengo para estudiar.

Do something calmly, without rush.

Let's stretch the party a little longer.

Vamos a estirar la fiesta un poco más.