lengthen in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for lengthen in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.lengthen [Am ˈlɛŋ(k)θən, Brit ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)n, ˈlɛn(t)θən] VB trans

lengthen skirt/novel

alargar

lengthen line/speech/visit

alargar

lengthen line/speech/visit

prolongar

he lengthened his stride

alargó el paso

a lengthening line

una cola cada vez más larga

II.lengthen [Am ˈlɛŋ(k)θən, Brit ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)n, ˈlɛn(t)θən] VB intr

lengthen day/shadow:

lengthen

alargarse

the odds have lengthened

las probabilidades han disminuido

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to lengthen/shorten the odds

disminuir/aumentar las probabilidades

Translations for lengthen in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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añadido

extra piece of material (used to lengthen or widen a garment)

alargar vestido/pantalón

to lengthen

alargar manguera/cable

to lengthen

alargar el paso

to lengthen one's stride

lengthen in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for lengthen in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.lengthen [ˈleŋθən] VB trans

1. lengthen (in time):

lengthen

prolongar

2. lengthen (physically):

lengthen

alargar

II.lengthen [ˈleŋθən] VB intr

1. lengthen (in time):

lengthen

prolongarse

2. lengthen (physically):

lengthen

alargarse

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to shorten/lengthen the odds

disminuir/aumentar las posibilidades

Translations for lengthen in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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añadir

to lengthen

añadir dos centímetros a las mangas

to lengthen the sleeves by two centimetres [or centimeters Am]

alargar

to lengthen

alargarse

to lengthen

lengthen Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to shorten/lengthen the odds

disminuir/aumentar las posibilidades

to lengthen the sleeves by two centimetres [or centimeters Am]

añadir dos centímetros a las mangas

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

In the early to mid 13th century the transepts were raised, and the chancel was lengthened and raised.

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Failure to stimulate the economy by public or private sectors will just unnecessarily lengthen the current economic depression and make it worse.

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The second phase involved strengthening and lengthening of its runway from 2,500 to 2,700 m.

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In 1963, the track was lengthened to provide for 1/4-mile drag racing.

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This was progressively lengthened and reduced in width.

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These platforms seen here have also been lengthened to accommodate longer trains.

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In 1953, the ship was again lengthened to 133ft9in m.

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The wheelbase was later lengthened from the initial 100in mm to convert.

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This was done by adding a second deck to the home side of the stadium and lengthening the east and west stands of the stadium.

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As the depth is reduced, or the width narrowed, the piece is lengthened or drawn out.

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