Tendido (en. Lying)

/tenˈðido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That extends or is in a horizontal position.

Example Sentence: The sheets are stretched over the bed.

El sábanas están tendido sobre la cama.

Definition: That has been stretched or unfolded.

Example Sentence: Hanging clothes in the sun helps to dry them faster.

El tendido de la ropa al sol ayuda a secarla más rápido.

Definition: Said of an animal or a person; that is lying down or resting.

Example Sentence: The dog is stretched out on the sofa.

El perro está tendido en el sofá.

Etymology/Origin: From the participle of the verb 'to stretch', from Latin 'tendere'.

Common Phrase: stretched in the greens

Meaning: A term that refers to being relaxed or resting outdoors.

tendido en los verdes

Common Phrase: made bed

Meaning: Refers to a bed that has been organized and arranged.

cama tendida

Related Word: to stretch

Description: Verb that means to extend or lay something along a surface.

tender

Related Word: stretching

Description: Action of extending or placing something.

tendimiento

Slang Meaning: To be very tired or relaxed.

Slang Example: Today I am so stretched that I can't even move.

Hoy estoy tan tendido que no puedo ni moverme.

Slang Meaning: To spend time doing nothing.

Slang Example: This weekend I've just been stretched at home.

Este fin de semana solo he estado tendido en casa.