Tiende (en. Tends)

/'tjende/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To extend or place something in a horizontal or appropriate position.
She hangs the clothes on the line.
Ella tiende la ropa en el tendedero.
To drag or take something to a certain place.
The river tends south.
El río tiende hacia el sur.
To offer or provide something.
The teacher extends his hand to help the student.
El profesor tiende su mano para ayudar al alumno.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

extends a hand
To offer help or support to someone.
tiende la mano
tends to
Indicates a lean or trend towards something.
tiende a
extends a bridge
To establish a connection or communication between two elements.
tiende un puente

Related Words

tender
Verb from which 'tiende' derives.
tender
extension
Action of extending or elongating.
extensión
spread
State of being extended or placed.
tendido

Slang Meanings

Term used to indicate that something is available.
Does the party tend at your house?
¿Tiende la fiesta en tu casa?
Reference to the way someone approaches a situation.
He always tends to joke when he is nervous.
Siempre tiende en broma cuando está nervioso.