What is the Spanish word for "lengthen"?

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

English

lengthen

Spanish

alargar

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Alternative translations of "lengthen"

prolongar
extender
alargar(se)
dilatar

Examples of how to use "lengthen" in Spanish

English
Shadows lengthen in the late afternoon.
Spanish
Las sombras se alargan en la tarde.
English
We lengthen the rope slightly.
Spanish
Alargamos un poco la cuerda.
English
She lengthened the skirt yesterday.
Spanish
Ella alargó la falda ayer.
English
They are lengthening the meeting now.
Spanish
Están alargando la reunión ahora.
English
He has lengthened his hair recently.
Spanish
Él ha alargado su cabello recientemente.

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Shadows lengthen in the late afternoon.

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