What is the Spanish word for "dilate"?

Learn how to say "dilate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dilate

Spanish

dilatar

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Alternative translations of "dilate"

expandir
ensanchar
ampliar
extender

Examples of how to use "dilate" in Spanish

English
The doctor will dilate your pupils.
Spanish
El médico dilatará tus pupilas.
English
Doctors often dilate pupils during exams.
Spanish
Los médicos suelen dilatar las pupilas durante los exámenes.
English
The optometrist dilated my eyes yesterday.
Spanish
El optometrista me dilató los ojos ayer.
English
Her pupils are dilating from the light.
Spanish
Sus pupilas se están dilatando por la luz.
English
The doctor has dilated the pupils today.
Spanish
El médico ha dilatado las pupilas hoy.

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