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    Tendían (en. Tended)

    /tenˈdjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate that something is extended or placed on a surface.
    The sheets they tended in the yard dried quickly.
    Las sábanas que tendían en el patio se secaron rápidamente.
    To produce an inclination or tendency towards something.
    They tended to go along with the flow in that discussion.
    Ellos tendían a seguir la corriente en esa discusión.
    In the context of clothing, it means to place something in a specific location for it to dry.
    After washing the clothes, they tended the t-shirts on the drying rack.
    Después de lavar la ropa, tendían las camisetas en el tendedero.

    Etymology

    From the root of the verb 'tender', which comes from the Latin 'tendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to build bridges
    To establish communication or relationships between people or groups.
    tender puentes
    to offer a hand
    To offer help to someone.
    tender la mano
    to lead to
    To have an inclination or tendency towards something.
    tender a

    Related Words

    to stretch
    Verb that indicates the action of extending or placing something.
    tender
    tendency
    Inclination or preference towards something.
    tendencia
    drying rack
    Place where clothes are hung to dry.
    tendedero

    Slang Meanings

    To have a strong preference for something.
    In their group, they tended towards alternative music.
    En su grupo, tendían hacia la música alternativa.
    To be predisposed to do something.
    They always tended to go out on Friday nights.
    Siempre tendían a salir los viernes por la noche.