Tender (en. Tend)
/ˈtender/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To present something to someone formally.
The lawyer will file the lawsuit in court.
El abogado tenderá la demanda en el tribunal.
To offer or make something available to someone.
The company will offer a job next week.
La empresa tenderá una oferta de empleo la próxima semana.
To unfold or extend something.
The fisherman will cast the net in the river.
El pescador tenderá la red en el río.
Etymology
From Latin 'tendere', which means 'to extend' or 'to narrow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to extend a hand
To offer help or support.
tender la mano
to build bridges
To foster relationships or connections.
tender puentes
to roll out the red carpet
To give someone special treatment.
tender la alfombra roja
Related Words
offer
Proposal to give something to someone.
oferta
extension
Action of extending something.
extensión
proposal
Suggestion to do something.
propuesta
Slang Meanings
To set a trap.
They are trying to set a trap for the rival.
Están intentando tender una emboscada al rival.
To make the bed.
It is important to make the bed every morning.
Es importante tender la cama cada mañana.