Extensión (en. Extension)
/eksˈtensjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Area or space that covers something.
The area of the swimming pool is ten meters.
La extensión de la piscina es de diez metros.
Action of extending something.
The extension of the deadline allowed more time for delivery.
La extensión del plazo permitió más tiempo para la entrega.
Attachment or complement in a computer file.
The file has the .pdf extension.
El archivo tiene la extensión .pdf.
Etymology
From Latin 'extensio', which means 'the act of extending'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
time extension
Extension or increase of the agreed-upon time.
extensión de tiempo
file extension
Format or type that identifies the computer file.
extensión de un archivo
to request an extension
To request an increase of time to fulfill an obligation.
pedir una extensión
Related Words
extend
To increase or lengthen something.
extender
extensible
That can be extended or enlarged.
extensible
Slang Meanings
Extension (in the context of a document or contract that is extended).
They gave us an extension on the contract to finish the project.
Nos dieron una extensión en el contrato para terminar el proyecto.
To use an extension on computers to add functionalities.
I installed an extension in the browser to improve productivity.
Instalé una extensión en el navegador para mejorar la productividad.