stretched

• Describe algo que ha sido estirado o alargado hasta su máxima longitud; también puede describir a una persona bajo mucha presión o tensión.

Describes something that has been pulled or extended to its full length; can also describe a person who is under great pressure or strain.

1. Extended in lengthA2formal

   Pulled or drawn out to full length, often making something longer or wider.

   estirado

   • The stretched elastic band snapped back.
   • She wore a stretched sweater that had lost its shape.
   • The canvas was stretched tightly over the frame.

   Sinónimosdrawn-outelongatedextendedlengthened

   Antónimoscompressedcontractedshortened

2. B1informal

   Feeling tight or tense, often due to physical or mental strain.

   tenso, tensado

   • After the long hike, his muscles felt stretched and sore.
   • Her nerves were stretched thin after the argument.
   • The stretched fabric showed signs of wear.

   Sinónimosoverwroughtstrainedstressedtauttensetight

   Antónimoslooserelaxedslack

3. Limited resourcesB2informal

   Used to describe resources, time, or money that are insufficient or overused.

   recursos limitados

   • The company's budget is stretched too thin this quarter.
   • Our team is stretched with too many projects at once.
   • Time is stretched, so we need to prioritize tasks.

   Sinónimosdepletedstrainedstressedtight

   Antónimosabundantadequateamplesufficient

• 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