What is the Spanish word for "stretch"?

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

English

stretch

Spanish

estirar

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Alternative translations of "stretch"

estiramiento
extender
alargar
desplegar

Examples of how to use "stretch" in Spanish

English
You should stretch your muscles before you exercise.
Spanish
Deberías estirar tus músculos antes de hacer ejercicio.
English
I stretch every morning.
Spanish
Me estiro todas las mañanas.
English
She stretched before the race.
Spanish
Ella se estiró antes de la carrera.
English
They are stretching after class.
Spanish
Ellos están estirándose después de clase.
English
He has stretched his arms wide.
Spanish
Él ha estirado los brazos bien abiertos.

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You should stretch your muscles before you exercise.

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