What is the Spanish word for "spread"?

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

English

spread

Spanish

propagarse

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Alternative translations of "spread"

extenderse
untarse
difundirse
esparcirse

Examples of how to use "spread" in Spanish

English
The fire spread very quickly through the forest.
Spanish
El incendio se propagó muy rápidamente por el bosque.
English
They spread the blanket on the grass.
Spanish
Ellos extendieron la manta sobre la hierba.
English
She spread the news quickly yesterday.
Spanish
Ella difundió la noticia rápidamente ayer.
English
He is spreading butter on the toast.
Spanish
Él está untando mantequilla en la tostada.
English
Rumors have spread through the school.
Spanish
Los rumores se han difundido por toda la escuela.

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The fire spread very quickly through the forest.

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