extiende
/eks-TYEN-deh/
spreads out
The word 'extiende' can mean spreading something out, like a blanket on the grass.
extiende(verb)
spreads out
?unfolding something like a map or blanket
stretches
?reaching out a hand or body part
,spread!
?giving a command to a friend to unfold something
📝 In Action
Ella extiende el mapa sobre la mesa.
A1She spreads the map out on the table.
El niño extiende la mano para pedir un dulce.
A2The boy reaches out his hand to ask for a candy.
¡Extiende la toalla en la arena!
A2Spread the towel on the sand!
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E' to 'IE' Swap
When you say 'he spreads' or 'she stretches,' the middle 'e' in 'extender' changes to 'ie.' This happens in most present tense forms, but not for 'we' or 'you all' (nosotros/vosotros).
Two-in-One Form
'Extiende' can mean 'he/she spreads' (telling a story) OR it can be a friendly command like 'spread the blanket!'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'I'
Mistake: "El 'extende' el mapa."
Correction: Say 'El extiende' instead. This verb almost always needs that extra 'i' sound when you stress the middle of the word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. Movement
Use 'extiende' for physical things you open up (like a yoga mat) or for body parts you reach out (like arms for a hug).
In another sense, 'extiende' means to extend or make something reach further.
extiende(verb)
extends
?making something last longer, like a deadline or a trip
issues
?writing out a check or a certificate
📝 In Action
El hotel extiende mi estancia un día más.
B1The hotel extends my stay for one more day.
El banco extiende el cheque a tu nombre.
B2The bank issues the check in your name.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: extiende
Question 1 of 1
If you are at the beach and want a friend to unfold the towel, what could you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'extiende' mean the same as 'expandir'?
Not quite. 'Extiende' is usually about flattening or unfolding (like a map), while 'expandir' is about something getting bigger in all directions (like a business or a gas).