No. 9,410 in Spanish
alargan
"Alargan" means "they lengthen" or "they extend" in English.
In a sentence
Las sombras de los árboles se alargan al atardecer.
The shadows of the trees lengthen at sunset.
Here, 'alargan' conveys the idea of becoming longer, describing a natural phenomenon.
Los maestros alargan el plazo para entregar el proyecto.
The teachers extended the deadline to submit the project.
In this sentence, 'alargan' is used to mean to extend a duration of time.
Los mecánicos alargan el tubo para que alcance el motor.
The mechanics lengthen the tube so it reaches the engine.
This usage of 'alargan' involves physically making an object longer.
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