lengthen in Spanish
lengthen in Spanish is alargar, elongar, alargarse — lengthen means to make something longer, or to become longer.
lengthen in Spanish
alargar
(transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.
elongar
(transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.
alargarse
(intransitive) To become longer.
What does "lengthen" mean?
-
verb To make something longer, or to become longer.
"The platforms of all stations from Shepherds Bush to Liverpool Street have been lengthened from 325 ft. to 427 ft. between tunnel headwalls, to take longer trains."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish
lengthen in a sentence
- The platforms of all stations from Shepherds Bush to Liverpool Street have been lengthened from 325 ft. to 427 ft. between tunnel headwalls, to take longer trains.
- The tailor lengthened the trousers by two inches.
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lengthen" in Spanish?
"lengthen" in Spanish is alargar, elongar, alargarse. lengthen means: To make something longer, or to become longer.
How do you use "lengthen" in a sentence?
Example: "The tailor lengthened the trousers by two inches." In Spanish, "lengthen" is alargar, elongar, alargarse.
Are there other ways to say "lengthen" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "lengthen": alargar, elongar, alargarse.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
