Tendida (en. Lying down)
/tenˈdida/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is extended or unfolded.
The clothes are stretched on the clothesline to dry.
La ropa está tendida en el tendedero para secar.
That is in a horizontal or nearly horizontal position.
The woman was stretched out on the sofa, resting.
La mujer estaba tendida en el sofá, descansando.
That has been presented or shown clearly or obviously.
The image stretched on the canvas was stunning.
La imagen tendida en el lienzo era impresionante.
Etymology
From the verb 'tender', which comes from the Latin 'tendere', meaning to extend.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stretched in the sun
Refers to lying down while sunbathing.
tendida al sol
stretched standing
Expression used to describe someone who appears stiff or stretched out.
tendida de pie
stretched on the ground
Describes a person lying on the ground.
tendida en el suelo
Related Words
to stretch
Verb that means to extend or unfold something.
tender
extension
Action of extending or increasing the length of something.
extensión
to lay down
To put someone in a horizontal position.
acostar
Slang Meanings
To be relaxed or at rest.
Today, I just want to stay stretched out all day.
Hoy solo quiero quedarme tendida todo el día.
To be carefree, without worries.
After an intense week, I am completely stretched out.
Después de la semana intensa, estoy completamente tendida.