Tendiste (en. Spread)

[tenˈdis.te]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To extend or stretch something in a given direction.

You stretched the rope to hang the clothes.

Tendiste la cuerda para colgar la ropa.

To place an object in a way that covers or occupies a space.

You spread the blanket over the sofa.

Tendiste la manta sobre el sofá.

To prepare a bed with sheets and blankets.

You made the bed before leaving.

Tendiste la cama antes de salir.

From Latin 'tendere', which means 'to extend' or 'to stretch'.

to set a trap

To prepare a deception or an obstacle to catch someone.

tender una trampa

to offer a hand

To offer help to someone.

tender la mano

to make the bed

To arrange the bed with sheets.

tender la cama

tender

A verb that indicates the action of extending or placing something.

tender

tended

Past participle of 'tender'. Indicates that something has been extended.

tendido

stretching

The action of stretching something or the state of being spread out.

tendimiento

To have quick or superficial romantic relationships.

Don't talk to me about flings, I'm looking for something serious.

No me hables de tendidas, estoy buscando algo serio.

To prepare something quickly, without planning.

I set everything up in five minutes before the guest arrived.

Lo tendí todo en cinco minutos antes de que llegara la visita.