Extendiendo (en. Extending)

/eks.ten.djen'do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of lengthening or making something more extensive.
We are extending the carpet throughout the room.
Estamos extendiendo la alfombra por toda la sala.
Offering something to someone, like invitations or proposals.
She is extending an invitation to her party.
Ella está extendiendo una invitación a su fiesta.
Prolonging a deadline or time.
The school decided to extend the registration deadline.
La escuela decidió extendiendo el plazo de inscripción.

Etymology

From the verb 'extender', which comes from the Latin 'extendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extending a hand
Offering help or collaboration.
extendiendo la mano
extending the limits
Increasing restrictions or boundaries.
extendiendo los límites
extending ties
Strengthening relationships.
extendiendo lazos

Related Words

extension
Increase in size or reach of something.
extensión
extensible
That can be extended.
extensible
to extend
To make something more extensive.
extender

Slang Meanings

To broaden a concept.
We are extending the project's idea to other departments.
Estamos extendiendo la idea del proyecto a otros departamentos.
To prolong a situation more than necessary.
That discussion is just extending the problem.
Esa discusión solo está extendiendo el problema.