estender

Senses

1. 1.

   to extend, to stretch out

   to make something reach further or cover a larger area

2. 2.

   to hang out, to spread out

   to lay out fabric or clothing, especially for drying

3. 3.

   to hold out, to extend

   to reach out with a part of the body, especially the hand

4. 4.

   to extend, to prolong

   to make something last longer in time

Examples

• "Vou estender a roupa no varal."

  I'm going to hang the clothes on the line.

• "Ele estendeu a mão para me cumprimentar."

  He held out his hand to greet me.

• "Precisamos estender o prazo de entrega."

  We need to extend the delivery deadline.

Usage

Very common verb in Brazilian Portuguese. "Estender roupa" (hang out laundry) is an everyday household expression. The reflexive "estender-se" means to lie down or to extend oneself. Often confused with "entender" (to understand) by learners due to similar spelling.