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straighten in Spanish

straighten in Spanish is enderezar, arrectar, desencorvar — straighten means to make something straight, or to become straight.

straighten in Spanish

enderezar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
arrectar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
desencorvar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
destorcer
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
estirar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.

What does "straighten" mean?

  1. verb To make something straight, or to become straight.
    "He straightened the crooked picture frame on the wall."
  2. verb To put something in order or tidy it up.
    "Can you straighten the living room before guests arrive?"
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straighten in a sentence

  • He straightened the crooked picture frame on the wall.
  • The road straightens out after the next bend.
  • Can you straighten the living room before guests arrive?

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What is "straighten" in Spanish?

"straighten" in Spanish is enderezar, arrectar, desencorvar. straighten means: To make something straight, or to become straight.

How do you use "straighten" in a sentence?

Example: "He straightened the crooked picture frame on the wall." In Spanish, "straighten" is enderezar, arrectar, desencorvar.

Are there other ways to say "straighten" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "straighten": enderezar, arrectar, desencorvar, destorcer, estirar.

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