How to Say "to unbend" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to unbend” is “enderezar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tienes que enderezar el cuadro; está un poco torcido.
You have to straighten the picture; it's a bit crooked.
Él se enderezó para parecer más alto.
He straightened himself up to look taller.
El mecánico tuvo que enderezar el parachoques del coche.
The mechanic had to straighten the car's bumper.
The Z to C Spelling Swap
When the letter 'z' meets an 'e' (like in the past 'yo' form 'enderecé'), it changes to a 'c' to keep the sound consistent. It's still the same word, just a spelling rule!
Using it Reflexively
When you want to say 'straighten yourself up' or 'stand up straight,' you must add 'se' to the end (enderezarse). Example: '¡Enderezate!' (Straighten up!)
The 'Yo' Form Past Tense
Mistake: “Yo enderezé ayer.”
Correction: Yo enderecé ayer. (Always change 'z' to 'c' before 'e' in Spanish spelling).
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