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extension

la extensión

la ampliación

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extension(

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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).

noun

1. (expansion)

a. la extensión

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The amendment includes an extension of presidential powers.La enmienda conlleva también una extensión de los poderes presidenciales.

b. la ampliación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

My parents want to build an extension to their house.Mis padres quieren hacer una ampliación de su casa.

c. la prolongación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The extension of the road will take several months.La prolongación de la calle va a tardar varios meses.

2. (lengthening of time)

a. la prolongación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Quitting smoking may result in an extension of your life.Dejar de fumar puede resultar en una prolongación de tu vida.

b. la prórroga

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

(of deadline)

I asked the professor for an extension to turn in my essay.Le pedí una prórroga al profesor para entregar mi ensayo.

3. (telecommunications)

a. la extensión

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

You have to dial the right extension to talk to the director.Tienes que marcar la extensión correcta para hablar con el director.

b. el interno

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

(River Plate)

If you would like to speak to an associate, dial their extension now.Si quiere hablar con un socio, marque su interno ahora.

extension

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).

Noun

1. (on building)

a. la ampliación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

2. (of deadline)

a. la prórroga f, prolongación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

3. (for essay)

a. el aplazamiento (de la fecha de entrega)

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

4. (for telephone)

a. la extensión

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

b. el interno

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

(River Plate)

lead)alargador m, alargadera f

extension [ɪksˈtenʃən]

noun

(act, part added) extensión (f); [of powers] ampliación (f)

parliament granted an extension of his powers last Tuesday

[of building] ampliación (f); [of road, stay, visit] prolongación (f); [of term, contract, credit] prórroga (f); (Telec) extensión; interno (m); (S. Cone) anexo (m); (S. Cone)

extension three one three seven, please con la extensión tres uno tres siete, por favor; by extension por extensión

modifier

extension courses (n) cursos externos organizados por una universidad

extension ladder (n) escalera (f) extensible

extension lead (n) (Electricity and Electronics) alargador (m); alargadera (f)

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