Tienden (en. Tend)

/tjenˈden/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To extend or unfold something.

The tablecloths extend over the table before dinner.

Los manteles tienden sobre la mesa antes de la cena.

To direct something toward a place or direction.

The branches of the trees tend toward the sun.

Las ramas de los árboles tienden hacia el sol.

To produce or show a tendency toward something.

The results tend to improve over time.

Los resultados tienden a mejorar con el tiempo.

From the verb tender, which comes from the Latin 'tendere', meaning to extend or stretch.

tend to be

Indicates a general tendency toward a quality or state.

tienden a ser

build bridges

Refers to establishing connections or improving relationships.

tienden puentes

extend a hand

Means to offer help or support to someone.

tienden la mano

to tend

Verb that means to extend or stretch something.

tender

tendency

Leaning or predominance toward something.

tendencia

stretched

State of being extended or stretched.

tendido

To be in the game

They always tend when there's a party; they are the first to arrive.

Siempre tienden cuando hay fiesta, son los primeros en llegar.

To lend a hand

If you have problems, they tend to help without hesitation.

Si tienes problemas, tienden a ayudar sin dudarlo.