stretch

• Adjetivo que describe algo que se puede estirar o alargar sin romperse, o que tiene elasticidad; también puede referirse a algo flexible o extensible.

An adjective describing something that can be extended or expanded in length or width without breaking.

1. Elastic or flexibleB1informal

   Describing a material or fabric that can be extended or expanded without breaking.

   elástico, estirable

   • These stretch jeans are very comfortable to wear.
   • The stretch fabric allows for easy movement during exercise.
   • She bought a stretch cover for the sofa.

   Sinónimoselasticexpandableextendableflexiblestretchable

   Antónimosinelasticinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de estirar el cuerpo o los miembros, así como un período continuo de tiempo o un tramo de terreno.

A noun referring to an act of extending one's body or limbs, or a continuous period of time or expanse of land.

1. Continuous area or periodB1formal

   A continuous area or length of land, water, or time.

   Tramo, extensión o periodo continuo

   • We drove along a beautiful stretch of coastline.
   • He worked for a long stretch without taking a break.
   • The desert stretches for miles in every direction.

   Sinónimosexpanseextentpatchreachrunspanspellstintsweeptract

2. A2formal

   The act of extending one's body or limbs to full length.

   estiramiento

   • She did a few stretches before her morning run.
   • Yoga involves various stretches to improve flexibility.
   • He felt a good stretch in his back after the exercise.

   Sinónimoselongationextensionreach

   Antónimoscompressioncontractionflexion

3. ElasticityB2formal

   The ability of a material to be stretched or extended without breaking.

   Elasticidad

   • This fabric has excellent stretch for sportswear.
   • The rubber band lost its stretch after being used too much.
   • The stretch of the material makes the jeans very comfortable.

   Sinónimoselasticityflexibilitygiveplayresiliencespringsuppleness

   Antónimosinflexibilityrigiditystiffness

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de estirar o alargar algo para hacerlo más largo, ancho o flexible, o para extender el cuerpo o las extremidades.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending or pulling something to make it longer, wider, or more flexible, or to straighten one's body or limbs.

1. Extend physicallyA2formal

   To straighten or extend one's body or a part of it to full length.

   Estirar

   • She stretched her arms above her head after waking up.
   • He stretched his legs during the long car ride.
   • The cat stretched lazily in the sun.

   Sinónimoselongateextendreachstraighten

   Antónimosbendcompresscontractcurlfold

2. Make longer or widerA2formal

   To pull something so that it becomes longer or wider.

   Estirar

   • You need to stretch the dough before baking.
   • The elastic band stretched when I pulled it.
   • He stretched the canvas tightly over the frame.

   Sinónimosdraw outelongateexpandextendlengthenpull outwiden

   Antónimoscompresscontractshortenshrinktighten

3. Extend over an area or timeB1formal

   To cover or reach across a distance or period of time.

   extenderse

   • The forest stretches for miles to the north.
   • The project will stretch over several months.
   • Her patience was stretched to the limit.

   Sinónimoscontinuecoverextendlastrangereachspanspread

   Antónimoscompressconstrictcontractshorten

4. Exceed limitsB2informal

   To push something beyond its normal or reasonable limits.

   Estirar (más allá de los límites)

   • He stretched the truth when he said he had met the president.
   • The budget is already stretched thin this month.
   • Don't stretch the rules too far.

   Sinónimosoverextendoverstretchpushstraintax

   Antónimoslimitrestrain

Variantes phrasalstretch alongstretch out