sprawling

• Describe algo que se extiende sobre un área grande de manera desordenada o irregular, como una ciudad o un crecimiento urbano; también puede referirse a algo que se expande ampliamente sin control.

Describes something that spreads out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

1. Spreading out widelyB2formal

   Extending or spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

   extendido de manera irregular

   • The city's sprawling suburbs cover miles of countryside.
   • A sprawling garden surrounded the old mansion.
   • The company has a sprawling network of offices across the globe.

   Sinónimosexpansiveextensiveramblingspread outspreadingstragglingtrailinguncoordinated

   Antónimoscompactconcentratedconfinedcontainedlimitednarrowrestricted

• Sustantivo que denota una extensión desordenada o desigual, como la postura de una persona con brazos y piernas extendidos de manera relajada o torpe; también puede referirse a un crecimiento urbano o expansión descontrolada.

A noun referring to an awkward or ungainly posture in which a person's arms and legs are spread out loosely.

1. Ungainly postureC1formal

   A sprawling position or posture, typically with arms and legs spread out awkwardly.

   Postura despatarrada

   • He lay in a sprawling on the sofa after the long hike.
   • The child's sprawling on the floor made it hard to walk around.
   • She fell into a sprawling, her limbs splayed in all directions.

   Sinónimosflopsplaysprawlspread

   Antónimoserectnessuprightness

• Verbo que describe un crecimiento o extensión desordenada, a menudo aplicado a la expansión urbana, o una postura corporal relajada y extendida.

A verb used to describe the act of spreading out in an untidy or irregular manner, often referring to urban expansion or a relaxed body position.

1. Spread out limbsB2formal

   To sit or lie with one's arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or careless manner.

   Extender brazos y piernas

   • He sprawled on the sofa after a long day at work.
   • The cat sprawled lazily in the sun.
   • She sprawled across the bed, exhausted.

   Sinónimosfloplollloungeslouchspread outstretch out

   Antónimoscurlfoldtuck

2. Spread irregularlyB2formal

   To spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way, often referring to urban development or vegetation.

   extenderse de forma irregular

   • The city sprawled across the valley without any planning.
   • Ivy sprawled over the old stone wall.
   • The suburbs sprawled outward from the city center.

   Sinónimosextendoverflowramblespreadstragglestretchtrail

   Antónimosclustercompact