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to stretch
01
estirarse, estirar
to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it
Transitive: to stretch sth
Ejemplos
He carefully stretched the dough to create a thin crust for the pizza.
Él cuidadosamente estiró la masa para crear una corteza fina para la pizza.
02
estirarse
to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length
Transitive: to stretch one's body or body parts
Ejemplos
Before starting the race, the sprinter takes a moment to stretch his muscles and warm up his body.
Antes de comenzar la carrera, el velocista se toma un momento para estirar sus músculos y calentar su cuerpo.
03
estirarse
to become longer, looser, or wider
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Over time, the leather belt started to stretch, losing its original shape and becoming wider.
Con el tiempo, el cinturón de cuero comenzó a estirarse, perdiendo su forma original y volviéndose más ancho.
04
extenderse, abarcar
to cover a significant distance or expanse
Intransitive: to stretch some distance
Ejemplos
The forest stretches deep into the wilderness, home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
El bosque se extiende profundamente en la naturaleza, hogar de una amplia gama de especies de plantas y animales.
05
exagerar, embellecer
to exaggerate and embellish the meaning or significance of something out of bounds
Transitive: to stretch an account or fact
Ejemplos
The celebrity 's account of the incident was stretched for dramatic effect.
El relato del incidente por parte de la celebridad fue exagerado para un efecto dramático.
06
estirar, tensar
to pull something tight, causing it to become taut or elongated
Transitive: to stretch sth
Ejemplos
He stretched the canvas tightly over the wooden frame before beginning to paint.
Él estiró el lienzo firmemente sobre el marco de madera antes de comenzar a pintar.
07
estirar, extender
to straighten and extend one's body or limbs
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Before going for a run, the athlete took a moment to stretch.
Antes de salir a correr, el atleta se tomó un momento para estirarse.
08
estirar, desafiar
to cause someone to fully use their skills and abilities, often beyond what they are used to
Ejemplos
The difficult puzzle stretched their problem-solving skills.
El difícil rompecabezas puso a prueba sus habilidades para resolver problemas.
Stretch
01
the act of extending or reaching out physically
02
exercise intended to extend muscles or limbs to their full length
03
a straight section of a racetrack
04
the capacity of a material to be extended or elongated
05
an unbroken period of time spent doing an activity
stretch
01
elástico, extensible
capable of being extended or expanded without breaking, often referring to flexible materials
Ejemplos
The stretch material makes the workout gear more flexible.
El material elástico hace que el equipo de entrenamiento sea más flexible.
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