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to stretch
01
esticar, alongar
to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it
Transitive: to stretch sth
Exemplos
She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.
Ela decidiu esticar o tecido antes de costurar para garantir que ele caberia corretamente.
While sewing, she was carefully stretching the waistband for a comfortable fit.
Enquanto costurava, ela estava esticando cuidadosamente o cós para um ajuste confortável.
02
esticar, alongar
to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length
Transitive: to stretch one's body or body parts
Exemplos
Every morning, she begins her day with a series of yoga poses to stretch her body and improve flexibility.
Todas as manhãs, ela começa o dia com uma série de poses de ioga para esticar o corpo e melhorar a flexibilidade.
The cat woke up from its nap and proceeded to stretch its legs and arch its back before hopping off the couch.
O gato acordou do seu cochilo e procedeu a esticar as pernas e arquear as costas antes de pular do sofá.
03
esticar, alongar
to become longer, looser, or wider
Intransitive
Exemplos
After washing the sweater in hot water, it began to stretch, becoming looser and more comfortable to wear.
Depois de lavar o suéter em água quente, ele começou a esticar, ficando mais solto e confortável para usar.
With regular use, the fabric of the hammock began to stretch.
Com o uso regular, o tecido da rede começou a esticar.
04
estender-se, abranger
to cover a significant distance or expanse
Intransitive: to stretch some distance
Exemplos
The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside.
Os campos de trigo se estendem por milhas através do campo.
Along the coast, sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see.
Ao longo da costa, as praias de areia se estendem até onde a vista alcança.
05
exagerar, embelezar
to exaggerate and embellish the meaning or significance of something out of bounds
Transitive: to stretch an account or fact
Exemplos
The marketing team decided to stretch the truth in their advertisement, making exaggerated claims
A equipe de marketing decidiu esticar a verdade em seu anúncio, fazendo alegações exageradas.
To boost sales, the salesperson tried to stretch the features of the product.
Para impulsionar as vendas, o vendedor tentou exagerar as características do produto.
06
esticar, tensionar
to pull something tight, causing it to become taut or elongated
Transitive: to stretch sth
Exemplos
The gymnast stretched the elastic band before launching into her routine.
A ginasta esticou a faixa elástica antes de começar sua rotina.
The rock climber carefully stretched the rope to anchor it securely to the cliff.
O alpinista esticou cuidadosamente a corda para ancorá-la com segurança ao penhasco.
07
esticar, alongar
to straighten and extend one's body or limbs
Intransitive
Exemplos
After sitting at the desk for hours, she stood up and stretched.
Depois de ficar sentada na mesa por horas, ela se levantou e esticou.
The cat woke up from its nap and stretched, arching its back and extending its claws.
O gato acordou do seu cochilo e se esticou, arqueando as costas e estendendo as garras.
08
esticar, desafiar
to cause someone to fully use their skills and abilities, often beyond what they are used to
Exemplos
This new project will really stretch my abilities.
Este novo projeto vai realmente testar minhas habilidades.
The challenging task stretched her creativity.
A tarefa desafiadora esticou sua criatividade.
Stretch
01
alongamento, extensão
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
02
alongamento, extensão
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
03
reta, trecho reto
a straightaway section of a racetrack
04
elasticidade, extensão
the capacity for being stretched
05
período, lapso
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stretch
01
elástico, extensível
capable of being extended or expanded without breaking, often referring to flexible materials
Exemplos
The fabric is stretch, allowing for a comfortable fit.
O tecido é elástico, permitindo um ajuste confortável.
These stretch jeans adapt to different body shapes.
Estes jeans elásticos adaptam-se a diferentes formas do corpo.
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