La palabra del día: "alargar"
alargar ( ah-lahr-gahr' )
verb ( to enlarge, to elongate )
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Examples:
1. A medida que se va acercando el solsticio de verano se van alargando los días.
The days grow longer as the summer solstice approaches.
2. El cliente alargó el plazo para completar el proyecto.
The client extended the deadline for completing the project.
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A veces quiero que se me alargaran las piernas, para que pudiera correr más rápido.
Sometimes I wish my legs would get longer so I could run faster.
Muchas mujeres alargan las cejas con un cepillo de ceja.
Many woman lengthen their eyebrows with an eyebrow brush.
Yo recibir cartas todos los días ofrecer a me una manera a alargar mi vida,¿ o algo ?
I receive letters every day offering me a way to enlarge my life , or something ?
Alargarán el patio para incluir una fuente.
They will enlarge their courtyard to include a fountain.
Los problemas ignorados siempre alargan
Ignored problems always get bigger (enlarge)
Despues alargo la foto voy a comprar un marco bonito y darla a mi madre.
After I enlarge the photo I am going to buy a nice frame and give it to my mother.
Me gustaría alargar mi salario para comprar más jugetes, pero mi jefe no está de acuerdo con esta idea.
I would like to enlarge my salary in order to buy more toys, but my boss isn't in agreement with this idea.
Es muy importante alargar su vocabulario.
It's very important to extend one's vocabulary.
I enlarged the PowerPoint in case the people sitting in the back couldn't see it.
Alargué la presentación en caso de que la gente detrás del cuarto no pudieran verla.
La administración de la escuela decidó alargar las clases de los estudiantes para cumplir con regulaciones federales.
The school administration decided to lengthen the student's class time to meet federal regulations.
We need them to extend the school bus route so that it reaches our house. Otherwise we'll have to drive the kids to school ourselves.
Necesitamos que alarguen la ruta del autobús escolar para que alcance nuestra casa. Si no, nosotros mismos tendremos que llevar a los niños a la escuela.
Este pájaro ha alargado las piernas para no mojarse.
This bird has elongated his legs so he won't get wet.
How to have a good nap in the afternoon: For a refreshing nap lie on your back, stretch your arms and legs, and ponder over the meaning of life with your eyes closed. Extend for as long as possible.
Cómo echarse una buena siesta en la tarde: Para una siesta refrescante se acuesta boca arriba, estira los brazos y las piernas, y reflexiona sobre el sentido de la vida con los ojos cerrados. Alarga la siesta mientras posible.
Los orificios de perno, tuvo que hacer tuvieron que ser alargados para obtener el ajuste correcto.
The mount holes of the part had to be elongated to obtain proper adjustment.
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El jefe alargé la reunión hasta toda la gente se quedé dormida.
The boss extended the meeting until all the people fell asleep
