When you wash your clothes, they are wet. You need to dry them! In Spanish, the verb tender is what you use for this. It means 'to hang clothes out to dry'. You can put them on a line outside or on a drying rack inside.
When you wash clothes, they are usually wet. To dry them, you can put them in a dryer. But another common way is to **tender** la ropa, meaning to hang them outside or indoors on a clothesline or rack. You literally "hang" them up.
For example, after washing your t-shirts, you would **tender** them. Or if you wash your towels, you would **tender** them on a line. It's a useful phrase for talking about laundry.
When you wash clothes, they are usually wet. To make them dry, you need to tender la ropa, which means to hang the clothes out to dry. You might hang them on a clothesline or a drying rack. So, tender in this context is all about drying your laundry. It's a common phrase you'll use after washing clothes.
When you're dealing with laundry, the verb "tender" is super useful. It specifically means to hang clothes outside on a line to dry, or even just to spread them out. It's different from just putting them in a dryer. Think of it as actively placing things to air dry.
You might hear someone say, "Voy a tender la ropa," which means, "I'm going to hang out the laundry." Or if the weather is good, "Es un buen día para tender." It's a very common everyday phrase.
When we talk about doing laundry in Spanish, a super useful verb to know is tender. This isn't the 'tender' like being gentle or soft; it specifically means to hang clothes out to dry. You might hear someone say, "Voy a tender la ropa," which translates directly to "I'm going to hang the clothes out to dry." It's a common everyday phrase, so it's good to keep it in your vocabulary for household chores.
When you're dealing with laundry, a common and practical verb to know is tender. This isn't the 'tender' meaning soft or gentle in English; in Spanish, particularly in the context of household chores, tender means 'to hang clothes out to dry'.
You'll hear it used when someone is talking about hanging laundry on a clothesline or a drying rack. It's a fundamental verb for discussing everyday activities related to washing and drying clothes, making it very useful in practical conversations about home life. Mastering this verb helps you talk about chores.
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- Use 'tender' for hanging clothes to dry.
- It's a common, everyday verb.
- Conjugate it like other -er verbs.
§ What Does 'Tender' Mean?
When you're learning Spanish, you'll find some words have multiple meanings. 'Tender' is one of those words. But today, we're focusing on a very specific and practical use: to hang clothes out to dry. This is super common in Spanish-speaking countries, where dryers aren't as prevalent as in other parts of the world. So, knowing how to say 'to hang clothes' is really useful for everyday conversations.
- DEFINITION
- To hang clothes out to dry.
Imagine you've just done a load of laundry. What do you do with it next? You hang it up! That's when you use 'tender'. You'll hear this verb often in homes, especially in places where people use clotheslines or drying racks. It's a simple, everyday action, and the verb 'tender' is the one you need to describe it.
§ When Do People Use 'Tender'?
People use 'tender' (in this context) whenever they talk about drying clothes naturally. Think about these situations:
- When you're telling someone to put the wet laundry outside.
- When you're asking if someone has already hung the clothes.
- When you're describing your chores to a friend.
It's not about putting clothes in a machine dryer; for that, you'd use a different verb or phrase. 'Tender' specifically refers to hanging them up, usually on a clothesline (un tendedero) or a drying rack (un tendedero de ropa or un tendedero plegable).
Necesito tender la ropa antes de que llueva. (I need to hang the clothes before it rains.)
¿Puedes tender la camisa en el balcón? (Can you hang the shirt on the balcony?)
Ella siempre tiende la ropa por la mañana. (She always hangs the clothes in the morning.)
Notice how 'tender' is a regular -er verb in its infinitive form, but it's often a stem-changing verb (e-ie) in some conjugations, like in the third example above (tiende). Don't worry too much about all the conjugations right now; just get comfortable with the idea of 'tender' meaning to hang clothes.
So, next time you're talking about laundry in Spanish, and you want to say you're going to put the clothes out to dry, remember 'tender la ropa'. It's a straightforward and essential phrase for your A2 Spanish vocabulary. Practice using it in sentences, and you'll be sounding more natural in no time.
§ Understanding "Tender"
The Spanish verb tender means 'to hang clothes out to dry'. It's a common, practical verb you'll use often. Let's look at its conjugation and how to use it in sentences.
§ "Tender" is an -er verb
Like all -er verbs, tender follows a specific conjugation pattern. Here's a quick look at the present tense.
- Yo: tiendo (I hang)
- Tú: tiendes (You hang - informal singular)
- Él/Ella/Usted: tiende (He/She/You hang - formal singular)
- Nosotros/Nosotras: tendemos (We hang)
- Vosotros/Vosotras: tendéis (You hang - informal plural, used in Spain)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: tienden (They/You hang - formal plural)
§ Using "Tender" with Direct Objects
When you say 'to hang clothes', 'clothes' is the direct object. In Spanish, you simply place the object after the conjugated verb.
Yo tiendo la ropa en el patio. (I hang the clothes in the yard.)
Ella tiende las sábanas en el tendedero. (She hangs the sheets on the clothesline.)
§ Common Phrases with "Tender"
Here are some useful phrases that often go with tender.
- la ropa
- the clothes
- el tendedero
- the clothesline
- al sol
- in the sun
Necesito tender la ropa al sol para que se seque rápido. (I need to hang the clothes in the sun so they dry quickly.)
¿Puedes tender la ropa mientras yo hago la cena? (Can you hang the clothes while I make dinner?)
§ Prepositions with "Tender"
While tender itself doesn't require specific prepositions, you'll often use prepositions of place to say *where* the clothes are being hung.
- En: 'in' or 'on'. Use this for general locations.
Voy a tender la ropa en el balcón. (I'm going to hang the clothes on the balcony.)
- Sobre: 'on top of'. Use this when something is literally placed on a surface. Less common with clothes hanging.
No tiendas la toalla sobre la silla. (Don't hang the towel on the chair.)
§ Practice makes perfect
The best way to get comfortable with tender is to use it. Think about your own laundry routine and try to describe it in Spanish. This verb is super practical for everyday conversation.
§ "Tender": Beyond the dictionary
You've learned that tender means 'to hang clothes out to dry'. That's a great start. But Spanish, like any language, has words that are more common in certain situations. Let's look at where you'll actually hear and use this verb in daily life. This isn't academic stuff; this is how real Spanish speakers talk.
§ At home and with family
This is probably the most common place you'll hear tender. When you're talking about household chores, laundry is a big one. Families often talk about who is going to do the laundry, and who will hang it up.
- DEFINITION
- To hang clothes out to dry.
¿Puedes tender la ropa, por favor? (Can you hang out the clothes, please?)
It's a common request or question you'll hear among housemates, spouses, or parents and children. Sometimes, it's not even a question, just a statement of fact.
Tengo que tender la ropa antes de que llueva. (I have to hang out the clothes before it rains.)
§ In conversations about daily routines
People often talk about their daily routines. Tender la ropa can be part of that conversation, especially if the weather plays a role. Imagine a conversation like this:
"¿Qué haces hoy?" (What are you doing today?)
"Pues, tengo que ir al mercado, lavar la ropa y tenderla." (Well, I have to go to the market, wash the clothes, and hang them out.)
You might also hear it in a slightly more formal context if someone is describing tasks in a household or in a hotel setting where clothes are air-dried. However, for most work or school environments, this specific meaning of tender isn't relevant.
§ What not to confuse it with
Be careful not to confuse tender (to hang clothes) with other uses of the verb tender, which can mean 'to spread out' or 'to tend to' (as in, to have a tendency). Context is key! For example:
El perro suele tenderse en la alfombra. (The dog usually stretches out on the rug.)
Here, tenderse (the reflexive form) means 'to stretch out' or 'to lie down'. This is a different meaning. When you hear or use tender with 'ropa' (clothes), it's almost always about hanging them to dry.
§ In news or written content
While you won't typically see this specific meaning of tender in headlines about politics or economics, you might encounter it in:
Lifestyle articles: Pieces about sustainable living, home care tips, or even gardening might mention drying clothes naturally.
Local community news: Sometimes, a local newsletter might have a small article about household efficiency, or even a funny anecdote about a clothesline incident.
Fiction: In novels or short stories set in a domestic environment, you could definitely find characters talking about or performing this action.
La abuela salió a tender la ropa bajo el sol de la tarde. (Grandma went out to hang the clothes under the afternoon sun.)
Focus on using tender in the context of clothes drying, and you'll be speaking like a native in no time. It's a common, practical verb for daily life.
§ Don't Confuse with 'Tender' (adjective)
The English word 'tender' can be an adjective meaning soft or delicate. This is a false friend in Spanish. The Spanish verb 'tender' (to hang clothes) has no relation to the English adjective. If you want to say something is 'tender' (soft) in Spanish, you'd use words like tierno/a or blando/a.
- DEFINITION
- To hang clothes out to dry.
La carne está muy tierna y sabrosa. (The meat is very soft and tasty.)
El pan se puso blando con la humedad. (The bread became soft with the humidity.)
§ Conjugation Pitfalls
'Tender' is an -er verb, and it also has a stem change. It's a bit irregular, so pay close attention to its conjugation, especially in the present tense where the 'e' changes to 'ie' for most forms.
- Yo tiendo
- Tú tiendes
- Él/Ella/Usted tiende
- Nosotros/Nosotras tendemos (no stem change here!)
- Vosotros/Vosotras tendéis (no stem change here!)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tienden
§ Using the Wrong Preposition
When you say 'hang clothes *out to dry*', in Spanish, you often just use 'tender la ropa'. You don't usually need an extra preposition like 'fuera' (outside) unless you want to emphasize the location. The verb 'tender' itself implies the action of putting something out, usually to dry.
Voy a tender la ropa. (I'm going to hang the clothes [out to dry].)
While you could say 'tender la ropa fuera', it's often redundant. 'Tender la ropa' is perfectly clear on its own.
§ Overlooking Other Meanings
Just like many verbs, 'tender' has other meanings besides 'to hang clothes'. While for A2 learners, 'to hang clothes' is the primary one, be aware that you might encounter it in other contexts. For example, it can mean 'to spread out' or 'to tend (to do something)'. Don't let these confuse you when you're specifically talking about laundry.
El perro tiende a ladrar por la noche. (The dog tends to bark at night.)
Ella tendió una manta en el suelo. (She spread a blanket on the floor.)
रोचक तथ्य
The English word 'tend' (as in, to care for) shares the same root as 'tender' in Spanish, both stemming from the idea of stretching out or extending care.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- confusing 'e' with 'i' sound
- rolling the 'r' too softly
कठिनाई स्तर
short
short
short
short
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
The verb 'tender' is often followed by a direct object, which is the item being hung. For example, 'Tiendo la ropa.' (I hang the clothes.)
Yo tiendo la ropa en el patio. (I hang the clothes in the patio.)
When using 'tender' with a reflexive pronoun, it can mean 'to lie down' or 'to stretch out.' However, in the context of clothes, it almost always refers to hanging them.
El perro se tiende en el sol. (The dog lies down in the sun.) - *This is a different meaning.*
The present tense conjugation of 'tender' is irregular. It follows an E-IE stem change in most forms except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros.'
Tú tiendes la ropa. (You hang the clothes.)
In the preterite tense, 'tender' is a regular -er verb.
Ella tendió la ropa ayer. (She hung the clothes yesterday.)
You can use 'tender' with adverbs of place to indicate where the clothes are being hung.
Siempre tiendo la ropa fuera. (I always hang the clothes outside.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Tiendo la ropa en el jardín.
I hang the clothes in the garden.
Present tense of 'tender'.
Ella tiende su ropa en el balcón.
She hangs her clothes on the balcony.
Present tense of 'tender'.
Nosotros tendemos las sábanas al sol.
We hang the sheets in the sun.
Present tense of 'tender'.
¿Puedes tender la toalla?
Can you hang the towel?
Infinitive 'tender' after 'poder'.
Él va a tender la camisa.
He is going to hang the shirt.
Future construction 'ir a + infinitive'.
La ropa está mojada, hay que tenderla.
The clothes are wet, we have to hang them.
Impersonal 'hay que' + infinitive. 'la' refers to 'ropa'.
Ayer tendí mi ropa después de lavarla.
Yesterday I hung my clothes after washing them.
Past tense (preterite) of 'tender'.
Siempre tiendo la ropa por la mañana.
I always hang the clothes in the morning.
Adverb of frequency 'siempre'.
Voy a tender la ropa.
I am going to hang the clothes.
Necesito tender las sábanas.
I need to hang the sheets.
¿Puedes tender tu toalla?
Can you hang your towel?
Ella tiende la ropa en el patio.
She hangs the clothes in the patio.
Tendemos la ropa en el balcón.
We hang the clothes on the balcony.
Siempre tiende la ropa por la mañana.
He always hangs the clothes in the morning.
No olvides tender la ropa antes de que llueva.
Don't forget to hang the clothes before it rains.
Here, 'tender' is in the infinitive form, used after 'olvidar' (to forget).
La ropa está tendida en el tendedero.
The clothes are hung on the clothesline.
'Tendida' is the past participle of 'tender', used here as an adjective.
Todos los domingos, mi abuela solía tender la ropa en el patio trasero.
Every Sunday, my grandmother used to hang the clothes in the backyard.
The imperfect tense 'solía tender' is used to describe a habitual action in the past.
Por favor, ¿puedes ayudarme a tender esta sábana? Es muy grande.
Please, can you help me hang this sheet? It's very big.
The verb 'poder' (to be able to) followed by an infinitive is common for requests.
Cuando llueve, no podemos tender la ropa afuera, así que usamos el tendedero interior.
When it rains, we can't hang the clothes outside, so we use the indoor drying rack.
'Cuando' (when) introduces a subordinate clause, often followed by a present tense verb for general truths.
Me gusta tender la ropa por la mañana para que se seque con el sol.
I like to hang the clothes in the morning so they dry with the sun.
'Para que' (so that) is followed by the subjunctive mood when expressing purpose or intention.
Después de lavar, siempre tiendo la ropa inmediatamente para evitar que se arrugue.
After washing, I always hang the clothes immediately to prevent them from wrinkling.
The present tense 'tiendo' is used for a regular action. 'Evitar que' (to prevent from) is followed by the subjunctive.
¿Has terminado de tender la ropa en el balcón?
Have you finished hanging the clothes on the balcony?
The present perfect 'has terminado' is used to talk about actions completed recently or with relevance to the present.
Si el tiempo lo permite, voy a tender las toallas mojadas en el jardín.
If the weather permits, I'm going to hang the wet towels in the garden.
'Si' (if) introduces a conditional clause. 'Ir a' + infinitive expresses future intention.
Ella siempre tiende la ropa con mucho cuidado para que no se estire.
She always hangs the clothes very carefully so that they don't stretch.
'Para que' (so that) followed by the subjunctive 'no se estire' expresses a negative purpose.
Después de lavar la ropa, la tiendo en el jardín para que se seque con el sol.
After washing the clothes, I hang them in the garden so they can dry with the sun.
Here, 'tiendo' is the first-person singular present indicative of 'tender'.
Necesito tender la colada antes de que empiece a llover, o se mojará de nuevo.
I need to hang out the laundry before it starts to rain, or it will get wet again.
'tender' is used in its infinitive form after 'necesito'.
¿Podrías tender las sábanas en el balcón? Así se ventilan bien.
Could you hang the sheets on the balcony? That way they air out well.
'tender' is used in the imperative form (tú) with 'podrías'.
Mi abuela siempre tendía la ropa a mano, sin usar secadora.
My grandmother always hung out the clothes by hand, without using a dryer.
'tendía' is the third-person singular imperfect indicative, indicating a habitual action in the past.
Es un día perfecto para tender la ropa; hace sol y hay un poco de viento.
It's a perfect day to hang out the clothes; it's sunny and there's a little wind.
'tender' is used in its infinitive form after 'para'.
Cuando termines de lavar, no te olvides de tender todo.
When you finish washing, don't forget to hang everything out.
'tender' is used in its infinitive form after 'de olvidar'.
Hemos tendido la ropa mojada por toda la casa porque no hay espacio fuera.
We have hung the wet clothes all over the house because there's no space outside.
'tendido' is the past participle, used here with 'haber' to form the present perfect tense.
Si tiendes la ropa temprano, se secará antes del anochecer.
If you hang out the clothes early, they will dry before nightfall.
'tiendes' is the second-person singular present indicative, used in a conditional sentence.
No puedo salir, tengo que tender la ropa antes de que llueva.
I can't go out, I have to hang the clothes before it rains.
Mi abuela siempre tendía la ropa al sol para que se secara más rápido.
My grandmother always hung the clothes in the sun so they would dry faster.
Después de lavar, lo primero que hago es tender la colada en el patio.
After washing, the first thing I do is hang the laundry in the yard.
Se me olvidó tender las sábanas y ahora están todas arrugadas.
I forgot to hang the sheets and now they are all wrinkled.
Si tiendes la ropa por la noche, no se secará tan bien como durante el día.
If you hang the clothes at night, they won't dry as well as during the day.
Necesito un tendedero más grande para poder tender toda la ropa de la familia.
I need a bigger clothesline to be able to hang all the family's clothes.
Cuando hace viento, es mejor tender la ropa con pinzas para que no se vuele.
When it's windy, it's better to hang clothes with clothespins so they don't blow away.
Siempre le pido a mi hermana que me ayude a tender la ropa cuando tengo mucha.
I always ask my sister to help me hang clothes when I have a lot.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
Necesito tender la ropa antes de que llueva.
I need to hang the clothes before it rains.
¿Puedes ayudarme a tender la colada?
Can you help me hang the laundry?
Siempre tiendo la ropa en el balcón.
I always hang the clothes on the balcony.
Ella tiende las sábanas al sol para que se sequen más rápido.
She hangs the sheets in the sun so they dry faster.
Es un buen día para tender afuera.
It's a good day to hang outside.
Después de lavar, hay que tender.
After washing, you have to hang [the clothes].
No olvides tender la ropa mojada.
Don't forget to hang the wet clothes.
Él tiende su ropa con pinzas.
He hangs his clothes with clothespins.
La ropa ya está tendida.
The clothes are already hung.
A veces tiendo la ropa dentro si llueve.
Sometimes I hang the clothes inside if it rains.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
While 'colgar' also means 'to hang', it's more general (e.g., to hang a picture, to hang up the phone). 'Tender la ropa' is specific to clothes for drying.
To extend or spread something out. You might 'extender' a blanket, but you 'tender' clothes for drying.
This is a different verb phrase meaning 'to tend to' or 'to be prone to' do something (e.g., 'tender a olvidar' - to tend to forget). Do not confuse it with 'tender' (clothes).
व्याकरण पैटर्न
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"Tender puentes"
To build bridges; to reconcile differences.
Es importante tender puentes entre diferentes culturas.
neutral"Tender la mano"
To offer a helping hand; to reach out.
Siempre hay que tender la mano a los que lo necesitan.
neutral"Tender una trampa"
To set a trap.
El cazador tendió una trampa para el animal.
neutral"Tender a + infinitivo"
To tend to do something; to be prone to.
Ella tiende a preocuparse demasiado por todo.
neutral"Tenderse en el sofá"
To lie down on the sofa.
Después de un largo día, me gusta tenderme en el sofá.
neutral"Tenderse a la bartola"
To lie around lazily; to loaf.
Los domingos me gusta tenderme a la bartola y no hacer nada.
informal"Tender un lazo"
To lay a snare; to entrap.
Intentaron tenderle un lazo con preguntas difíciles.
neutral"Tender hacia"
To lean towards; to gravitate towards.
Mi opinión tiende hacia la suya en este asunto.
neutral"Tender ropa"
To hang clothes out to dry. (More common than just 'tender' in this context)
Por la mañana, mi abuela siempre tiende la ropa en el patio.
neutral"Tender una emboscada"
To set an ambush.
Los soldados tendieron una emboscada al enemigo.
neutralआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
This verb looks like the English word 'tender' (soft, delicate) or the verb 'to tend' (to look after), but in Spanish, when referring to clothes, it means something completely different.
In Spanish, 'tender la ropa' specifically means to hang clothes out to dry, typically on a clothesline or drying rack. It doesn't relate to softness or caring for something in this context.
Voy a tender la ropa porque hace sol. (I'm going to hang out the clothes because it's sunny.)
Often confused with the English 'to assist' (to help), but its primary meaning in Spanish is 'to attend'.
While 'asistir' can sometimes mean 'to help' in very specific, formal contexts, its most common use is 'to attend' an event, class, or meeting. For 'to help,' use 'ayudar'.
Asistiré a la reunión mañana. (I will attend the meeting tomorrow.)
Looks and sounds like the English 'exit', but means 'success'.
'Éxito' in Spanish refers to achievement or positive results. For 'exit', use 'salida'.
¡Felicidades por tu éxito en el examen! (Congratulations on your success in the exam!)
This word is a classic false friend; it looks like the English 'embarrassed'.
'Embarazada' means 'pregnant'. If you want to say 'embarrassed', you should use 'avergonzado/a'.
Mi hermana está embarazada de cinco meses. (My sister is five months pregnant.)
Often confused with the English word 'sane'.
'Sano' means 'healthy'. While being healthy can contribute to being sane, the direct translation for 'sane' would be 'cuerdo/a'.
Es importante comer sano para vivir bien. (It's important to eat healthy to live well.)
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Yo tiendo la ropa.
Yo tiendo la ropa en el patio. (I hang the clothes in the patio.)
Tú tiendes la ropa.
Tú tiendes la ropa en el balcón. (You hang the clothes on the balcony.)
Él/Ella/Usted tiende la ropa.
Ella tiende la ropa en el jardín. (She hangs the clothes in the garden.)
Nosotros tendemos la ropa.
Nosotros tendemos la ropa por la mañana. (We hang the clothes in the morning.)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tienden la ropa.
Ellos tienden la ropa antes de que llueva. (They hang the clothes before it rains.)
Voy a tender la ropa.
Voy a tender la ropa cuando termine de llover. (I am going to hang the clothes when it stops raining.)
Necesito tender la ropa.
Necesito tender la ropa porque está mojada. (I need to hang the clothes because they are wet.)
Hay que tender la ropa.
Hay que tender la ropa para que se seque. (It's necessary to hang the clothes so they dry.)
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
When talking about hanging laundry to dry, the verb you want is tender. This verb is also used for making a bed (tender la cama) or spreading something out flat. You might also hear colgar (to hang), but tender is more specific to laundry being hung to dry. Think of it as 'spreading out to dry.'
A common mistake is using colgar when specifically referring to hanging clothes out to dry. While colgar means 'to hang' generally, tender is the correct and more natural verb for this specific action. For example, 'I need to tender the clothes' (Necesito tender la ropa) is correct, while 'I need to colgar the clothes to dry' (Necesito colgar la ropa para secar) is less idiomatic. Also, remember that tender is irregular in some conjugations, so be sure to practice them (e.g., yo tiendo, tú tiendes).
सुझाव
Basic Usage of 'Tender'
The most common use of tender at this level is for hanging clothes. You'll often hear it with la ropa (the clothes).
Conjugating 'Tender'
Remember that tender is an irregular verb. In the present tense, it follows the pattern of e → ie in some forms. For example: yo tiendo, tú tiendes, él/ella/usted tiende, but nosotros tendemos, vosotros tendéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes tienden.
Related Vocabulary
When you tender la ropa, you might need a tendedero (clothesline/drying rack) or pinzas (clothespins).
Sentence Structure
It's simple: Subject + tender + object. For example: Ella tiende la ropa (She hangs the clothes).
Past Tense Example
In the preterite, it's regular: tendí, tendiste, tendió, etc. Example: Ayer tendí la ropa en el jardín (Yesterday I hung the clothes in the garden).
Don't Confuse with English 'Tender'
Be careful! The Spanish verb tender has a completely different meaning than the English adjective 'tender' (e.g., 'tender meat').
Common Phrase
A very common phrase is tender la cama, which means 'to make the bed.' While not 'drying clothes,' it uses the same verb in a similar context of 'laying something out.'
Cultural Note: Drying Clothes
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it's very common to tender la ropa outside on a line, even in urban areas, rather than using a dryer. This is both for energy efficiency and preference.
Practice with 'Afuera'
Try combining tender la ropa with afuera (outside). Example: Voy a tender la ropa afuera (I am going to hang the clothes outside).
Other Meanings (A2/B1 stretch)
While 'to hang clothes' is primary for A2, tender can also mean 'to tend to' or 'to spread out' in other contexts. For instance, tender a means 'to tend to' or 'to be prone to' (e.g., tiende a llover - it tends to rain). Just be aware, but focus on the clothes meaning for now.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of a 'TENDER' moment when you gently hang clothes on a line, being careful not to stretch them. The word 'tender' sounds similar to the Spanish 'tender' and helps you remember the action.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a clothesline, and on it, you see 'tender' written on a delicate piece of clothing swaying gently in the breeze. Visualize yourself carefully hanging a shirt, feeling the 'tender' fabric.
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Describe in Spanish what you do with your laundry after washing it. For example: 'Primero lavo la ropa, luego la tiendo.' (First I wash the clothes, then I hang them.) Try to make up a short sentence using 'tender'.
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Latin
मूल अर्थ: to stretch
Indo-Europeanसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
When you visit Spain or Latin America, you'll often see <i>ropa tendida</i> (clothes hanging out to dry) from balconies or courtyards. It's a common and environmentally friendly practice, unlike the prevalent use of electric dryers in many English-speaking countries. This can be a charming sight, adding to the local character.
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वास्तविक संदर्भ
Talking about laundry chores.
- Necesito tender la ropa.
- ¿Ya tendiste la ropa?
- Me toca tender la ropa hoy.
Discussing the weather in relation to drying clothes.
- Hace sol, es un buen día para tender.
- Va a llover, no puedo tender la ropa.
- El viento ayuda a secar la ropa tendida.
Asking for help with household tasks.
- ¿Puedes ayudarme a tender la ropa?
- Necesito que alguien tienda esto.
- ¿Quién va a tender?
Describing the process of doing laundry.
- Primero lavo, luego tiendo.
- Después de lavar, hay que tender.
- Me gusta tender la ropa al aire libre.
Making observations about clothes that are drying.
- La ropa ya está tendida.
- Mira cuánta ropa hay tendida.
- La ropa tendida se secó rápido.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"¿Qué tareas domésticas te gusta hacer? (What household chores do you like to do?)"
"¿Qué tiempo hace donde vives? ¿Es bueno para tender la ropa? (What's the weather like where you live? Is it good for hanging clothes out to dry?)"
"Cuando lavas la ropa, ¿dónde sueles tenderla? (When you wash clothes, where do you usually hang them to dry?)"
"¿Crees que es mejor usar una secadora o tender la ropa? ¿Por qué? (Do you think it's better to use a dryer or hang clothes out to dry? Why?)"
"¿Tienes alguna ropa tendida ahora mismo? (Do you have any clothes hanging out to dry right now?)"
डायरी विषय
Describe tu rutina de lavandería. ¿Qué pasos sigues y cuándo tiendes la ropa? (Describe your laundry routine. What steps do you follow and when do you hang clothes out to dry?)
Piensa en un día perfecto para tender la ropa. ¿Cómo es el clima y qué haces mientras la ropa se seca? (Think about a perfect day to hang clothes out to dry. What is the weather like and what do you do while the clothes dry?)
Escribe sobre una vez que no pudiste tender la ropa cuando la necesitabas. ¿Qué pasó y qué hiciste? (Write about a time you couldn't hang clothes out to dry when you needed to. What happened and what did you do?)
Imagina que vives en un lugar sin secadora. ¿Cómo sería tender la ropa en ese lugar? (Imagine you live in a place without a dryer. What would hanging clothes out to dry be like in that place?)
¿Qué sensaciones o recuerdos te trae el acto de tender la ropa? ¿Es una tarea que disfrutas o no? (What feelings or memories does the act of hanging clothes out to dry bring you? Is it a task you enjoy or not?)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालWhile both words can relate to hanging, 'tender' specifically refers to hanging laundry out to dry. 'Colgar' is more general and means to hang something up, like a picture or a coat.
Not really in this specific context. When talking about drying things, 'tender' is almost exclusively used for clothes or laundry. For other items, you'd use different verbs depending on what you're hanging.
A very common phrase is 'tender la ropa' (to hang the clothes) or 'tender la colada' (to hang the laundry).
It's a regular -er verb in the present tense: yo tiendo, tú tiendes, él/ella/usted tiende, nosotros/nosotras tendemos, vosotros/vosotras tendéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes tienden. Remember the stem change from 'e' to 'ie' in most forms.
Yes, 'tender la ropa' is widely understood and used across most Spanish-speaking regions. There might be regional variations for specific types of clotheslines or drying methods, but the verb 'tender' itself is common.
The preterite (simple past) conjugation is: yo tendí, tú tendiste, él/ella/usted tendió, nosotros/nosotras tendimos, vosotros/vosotras tendisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes tendieron. It's a regular -er verb in the preterite.
Yes, it can! This is a different meaning of 'tender' (often followed by 'a'). For example, 'tender a alguien' means to tend to someone. But for laundry, the meaning is always 'to hang out to dry'. Context is key.
The most common word for a clothesline is 'el tendedero'. It comes directly from the verb 'tender'!
You would say, 'Necesito tender la ropa.' or 'Tengo que tender la ropa.'
While 'tender la ropa' is very straightforward, you might hear 'poner la colada a secar' (to put the laundry to dry), which is a slight variation, but 'tender' is usually the most direct and common verb for this action.
खुद को परखो 126 सवाल
Yo voy a ___ la ropa después de lavarla.
The verb 'tender' means to hang clothes out to dry. After washing clothes, you hang them out.
Ella siempre ___ su ropa en el jardín.
The correct conjugation of 'tender' for 'ella' (she) is 'tiende'.
Por favor, ___ los pantalones mojados.
To ask someone to hang something out, you use the command form 'tiende'.
Necesito ___ la ropa limpia.
'Tender' is the correct verb here, meaning to hang the clean clothes.
Nosotros ___ la ropa al sol.
The correct conjugation of 'tender' for 'nosotros' (we) is 'tendemos'.
La mamá va a ___ las camisas.
After 'ir a' (to be going to), you use the infinitive form of the verb, which is 'tender'.
After washing the clothes, what do you do with them?
To 'tender la ropa' means to hang the clothes out to dry.
What is the correct way to say 'I hang the clothes'?
'Tiendo' is the present tense conjugation of 'tender' for 'yo' (I).
My mom wants to ___ the clothes outside because it's sunny.
The verb 'tender' means to hang clothes out to dry, which is appropriate for sunny weather.
If you 'tender' the clothes, you are putting them in the washing machine.
To 'tender la ropa' means to hang clothes out to dry, not to put them in the washing machine.
When it rains, it's a good idea to 'tender la ropa' outside.
It's not a good idea to hang clothes out to dry outside when it's raining because they will get wet again.
After I wash my shirt, I need to 'tender' it so it can dry.
'Tender' means to hang clothes out to dry, which is what you do after washing them.
This means 'to hang the clothes'. 'Tender' is the verb, 'la' is 'the', and 'ropa' is 'clothes'.
This translates to 'I hang the clothes'. 'Yo' is 'I', 'tiendo' is 'I hang', 'la' is 'the', and 'ropa' is 'clothes'.
This means 'She hangs the clothes'. 'Ella' is 'She', 'tiende' is 'she hangs', 'la' is 'the', and 'ropa' is 'clothes'.
Choose the correct translation for "tender la ropa."
"Tender la ropa" specifically means to hang clothes out to dry.
Which sentence correctly uses "tender"?
The verb "tender" in this context is used with "la ropa" (the clothes) to mean hanging them out to dry.
What would you do if your clothes are wet after washing?
When clothes are wet, you hang them out to dry, which is "tender la ropa."
Puedes tender la ropa dentro de la casa si está lloviendo.
While "tender" implies hanging clothes outside, you can also hang them indoors if it's raining.
Solo puedes tender la ropa por la mañana.
You can hang clothes out to dry at any time of day, not just the morning.
Si tus pantalones están sucios, debes tenderlos.
You hang clothes to dry them, not to clean them. Dirty clothes need to be washed first.
What is the speaker going to do?
What is being asked?
Where does she hang the clothes?
Read this aloud:
Tender la ropa.
Focus: tender, ropa
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Voy a tender la ropa hoy.
Focus: voy a, tender, ropa
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¿Quién va a tender la ropa?
Focus: quién, tender, ropa
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The verb 'tender' (to hang) comes first, followed by the article 'la' and the noun 'ropa' (clothes).
The structure is 'I want to hang the clothes today'. 'Quiero' (I want), 'tender' (to hang), 'la ropa' (the clothes), 'hoy' (today).
The future tense of 'tender' (will hang) comes first, followed by the article and noun 'la ropa' (the clothes), then 'el sol' (the sun) and 'mañana' (tomorrow).
Después de lavar la ropa, la cuelgo en el ________ para que se seque.
The 'tendedero' is the specific place where you hang clothes to dry.
Necesito ________ la ropa antes de que empiece a llover.
'Tender' means to hang clothes to dry. The other options refer to different actions with clothes.
Cuando hace buen tiempo, siempre prefiero ________ la ropa al sol.
In this context, 'tender' is the most appropriate verb for hanging clothes out in the sun.
Ella me pidió que la ayudara a ________ la colada en el patio.
The phrase 'tender la colada' is common for hanging laundry.
Si no hay sol, tardará más tiempo en ________ la ropa.
While 'tender' is about hanging, 'secarse' is about the drying process itself, which is affected by the sun.
Después de un día lluvioso, no pudimos ________ la ropa afuera.
You can't 'tender' (hang out) clothes if it's raining.
After washing the clothes, I always hang them in the garden.
Please, can you hang out the clothes before it rains?
When it's sunny, I like to hang the sheets outdoors.
Read this aloud:
¿Dónde sueles tender la ropa en tu casa?
Focus: dónde sueles
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Describe tu rutina para tender la ropa.
Focus: rutina para tender
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Imagina que está lloviendo y necesitas tender la ropa. ¿Qué harías?
Focus: lloviendo, harías
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Imagine you're helping a friend with laundry. Describe what you are doing to hang the clothes out to dry. Use 'tender' at least once.
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Sample answer
Hoy estoy ayudando a mi amiga a lavar la ropa. Después de lavarla, vamos a tender la ropa en la cuerda para que se seque con el sol. Hay muchas camisetas y pantalones para tender.
You are writing a short note to your roommate about the laundry. Explain that you have just finished washing the clothes and are about to hang them up. Use 'tender' correctly.
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Hola, he terminado de lavar toda la ropa. Ahora voy a tenderla afuera para que se seque. Por favor, no uses la secadora.
Describe a common household chore that involves hanging things. Use the verb 'tender' in your description.
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Una de las tareas de la casa que hago a menudo es la lavandería. Me gusta tender la ropa al aire libre cuando hace buen tiempo. Es una buena manera de secar la ropa y ahorrar energía.
¿Qué estaba haciendo María?
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El sol brillaba y la brisa era perfecta. María decidió que era el día ideal para tender toda la ropa lavada en el jardín. Sacó la cesta llena de camisetas, pantalones y toallas, y comenzó a colgar cada prenda cuidadosamente en la cuerda.
¿Qué estaba haciendo María?
El pasaje dice que 'María decidió que era el día ideal para tender toda la ropa lavada en el jardín', y luego describe cómo la cuelga en la cuerda.
El pasaje dice que 'María decidió que era el día ideal para tender toda la ropa lavada en el jardín', y luego describe cómo la cuelga en la cuerda.
¿Por qué es popular tender la ropa en algunas culturas?
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En muchas culturas, tender la ropa al sol es una tradición muy arraigada. No solo es ecológico y ahorra energía, sino que también deja la ropa con un olor fresco y natural. Mis abuelos siempre preferían tender la ropa en lugar de usar la secadora eléctrica.
¿Por qué es popular tender la ropa en algunas culturas?
El texto menciona que es 'ecológico y ahorra energía, sino que también deja la ropa con un olor fresco y natural'.
El texto menciona que es 'ecológico y ahorra energía, sino que también deja la ropa con un olor fresco y natural'.
¿Cuándo pudo Carlos tender su ropa?
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Después de un día de lluvia, Carlos tuvo que esperar para poder tender sus pantalones y camisas. Finalmente, cuando el cielo se despejó, aprovechó para sacar toda la ropa mojada. '¡Qué alivio!', pensó, mientras colocaba la última prenda.
¿Cuándo pudo Carlos tender su ropa?
El pasaje indica que 'Después de un día de lluvia, Carlos tuvo que esperar' y 'cuando el cielo se despejó, aprovechó para sacar toda la ropa mojada'.
El pasaje indica que 'Después de un día de lluvia, Carlos tuvo que esperar' y 'cuando el cielo se despejó, aprovechó para sacar toda la ropa mojada'.
This sentence means 'I hang the clothes out in the sun.'
This sentence means 'Maria hung out the sheet yesterday.'
This sentence means 'Can you hang out the t-shirt please?'
Choose the best translation for 'tender la ropa'.
'Tender la ropa' specifically means to hang clothes out to dry.
Which sentence correctly uses 'tender' in the context of laundry?
In this context, 'tender' refers to hanging clothes. The other options use 'tender' in different meanings or are grammatically incorrect in the context of laundry.
After washing, what is the next logical step with wet clothes using the verb 'tender'?
After washing, you would typically 'tender la ropa' (hang the clothes to dry) before ironing, folding, or putting them away.
The phrase 'tender la ropa' can be used to describe putting clothes in the washing machine.
'Tender la ropa' refers to hanging clothes out to dry, not putting them in the washing machine.
If it's raining, you should 'tender la ropa' outside.
You would not 'tender la ropa' (hang clothes to dry) outside if it's raining, as they would not dry.
It is common to 'tender la ropa' on a clothesline.
A clothesline is a common place to 'tender la ropa' (hang clothes to dry).
Imagine you are explaining to a friend how you dry your clothes when you don't have a dryer. Describe the process using 'tender' at least once.
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Sample answer
Cuando no tengo secadora, siempre tiendo la ropa al sol en la cuerda. Primero, sacudo bien cada prenda para quitar el exceso de agua. Luego, las cuelgo con pinzas en la cuerda. Es mejor hacerlo por la mañana para que se sequen durante el día.
You are writing a short note to your roommate about chores. Explain that you've already hung out the laundry.
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Hola, Solo quería avisarte que ya tendí la ropa de la lavandería. La dejé afuera para que se seque bien. ¡No te preocupes por eso!
Describe a common situation where someone might need to 'tender' clothes. What tools or accessories would they use?
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Es muy común tener que tender la ropa cuando vives en un apartamento sin secadora o si prefieres ahorrar energía. Para tender, necesitarás una cuerda para la ropa y pinzas para sujetar las prendas. La gente a menudo tiende en un balcón o en un patio trasero.
¿Qué hizo María para secar la ropa?
Read this passage:
El sol brillaba con fuerza, un día perfecto para las tareas del hogar. María decidió aprovechar el buen tiempo para tender la ropa. Sacó las sábanas y toallas recién lavadas, sintiendo el aroma a limpio. Con cuidado, las fue colgando una a una en la cuerda, asegurándose de que el viento no se las llevara.
¿Qué hizo María para secar la ropa?
El pasaje indica que 'María decidió aprovechar el buen tiempo para tender la ropa' y que 'las fue colgando una a una en la cuerda', lo que significa que la tendió al sol.
El pasaje indica que 'María decidió aprovechar el buen tiempo para tender la ropa' y que 'las fue colgando una a una en la cuerda', lo que significa que la tendió al sol.
¿Cuál es una ventaja de tender la ropa al aire libre, según el texto?
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En muchas culturas, tender la ropa al aire libre es una práctica común y se considera una forma eficiente de secar. No solo ahorra energía, sino que también deja la ropa con un olor fresco y natural. A veces, las personas usan tendederos portátiles para tender la ropa dentro de casa en días de lluvia.
¿Cuál es una ventaja de tender la ropa al aire libre, según el texto?
El texto menciona que tender la ropa al aire libre 'deja la ropa con un olor fresco y natural'.
El texto menciona que tender la ropa al aire libre 'deja la ropa con un olor fresco y natural'.
¿Por qué la persona no tendió la ropa ayer?
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Ayer llovió todo el día, así que no pude tender la ropa. Tuve que usar la secadora, pero no me gusta el resultado. Prefiero el sol para mis camisas. Hoy, sin embargo, el cielo está despejado y la brisa es suave, así que tendré que salir a tender todo lo que lavé anoche.
¿Por qué la persona no tendió la ropa ayer?
El pasaje dice 'Ayer llovió todo el día, así que no pude tender la ropa'.
El pasaje dice 'Ayer llovió todo el día, así que no pude tender la ropa'.
This sentence means 'I hang the clothes out in the sun.' The verb 'tender' is conjugated in the first person singular, 'tiendo.'
This sentence translates to 'We always hang the clothes after washing.' The verb 'tender' is conjugated for 'we' (nosotros/as) as 'tendemos.'
This question asks, 'Where can you hang the wet clothes?' 'Tender' is used here in its infinitive form after a modal verb.
Después de lavar la ropa, siempre la ___ en el patio para que se seque con el sol y el viento.
The context implies a habitual action ('siempre'), so the present tense 'tiendo' (I hang) is appropriate for the first person singular.
Con este clima tan húmedo, es imposible ___ la ropa afuera; tendremos que usar la secadora.
The infinitive 'tender' is required after the auxiliary verb 'es imposible' (it's impossible to).
Si no ___ la ropa antes de que llueva, se mojará de nuevo y todo el trabajo será en vano.
The conditional clause 'Si no tiendes' (If you don't hang) requires the present tense for the 'if' part, referring to a possible future action.
Ella ya ___ toda la colada; ahora solo queda esperar a que se seque completamente.
The phrase 'ya ha tendido' (has already hung) uses the present perfect to indicate a recently completed action with relevance to the present.
Mis abuelos siempre ___ la ropa con mucho cuidado, doblando cada prenda antes de colgarla.
The imperfect tense 'tendían' (used to hang) is used to describe a habitual action in the past.
Es crucial que ___ la ropa delicada a la sombra para evitar que se decolore con el sol.
The subjunctive mood 'tiendas' is required after 'Es crucial que' (It is crucial that), expressing necessity or importance.
Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'tender la ropa'.
'Colgar' means to hang, which is the primary action of 'tender la ropa' (to hang clothes out).
Which of the following scenarios most likely involves 'tender la ropa'?
'Tender la ropa' specifically refers to the act of hanging wet clothes to dry, often on a clothesline.
After washing, what is the next logical step if you want your clothes to air dry?
After washing, 'tender la ropa' (to hang clothes out to dry) is the natural next step if you are air drying them.
If you are using a clothes dryer, you would typically still 'tender la ropa'.
'Tender la ropa' specifically refers to air drying by hanging. A clothes dryer performs this function mechanically, so you wouldn't typically 'tender' them.
The phrase 'tender la ropa' implies that the clothes are wet.
Yes, 'tender la ropa' is done with wet clothes to allow them to dry.
You can 'tender la ropa' both indoors and outdoors.
While often done outdoors on a clothesline, clothes can also be hung to dry indoors on a drying rack, which is still 'tender la ropa'.
Presta atención a la distinción entre 'e' y 'i', y la 'r' suave.
La palabra clave se refiere a la acción principal en la oración.
Escucha la segunda voz para la respuesta.
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Repite: 'Siempre tiendo la ropa por la mañana para que se seque con el sol'.
Focus: La 'd' en 'tiendo' y la 'r' en 'ropa'.
तुमने कहा:
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Formula una pregunta usando 'tender la ropa' para saber si alguien ya lo hizo.
Focus: La entonación de la pregunta y la 'l' en 'la'.
तुमने कहा:
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Describe en una frase cuándo sueles tender tu ropa, usando la forma correcta del verbo 'tender'.
Focus: La conjugación del verbo 'tender' en primera persona del singular.
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence means 'I always hang the clothes after washing to dry.' The word order for adverbs and verbs is key here.
This translates to 'Can you help me with hanging the laundry?' The structure 'ayudar a + infinitive' or 'ayudar con + gerund' are both valid.
This means 'I need to hang the clothes before it rains.' The subjunctive 'llueva' is correctly used after 'antes de que'.
Tras la tormenta inesperada, tuvimos que ______ toda la ropa que se había empapado.
The context implies the action of hanging wet clothes to dry after a storm, which is precisely the meaning of 'tender'.
A pesar del frío invernal, mi abuela siempre prefiere ______ la ropa al aire libre para que huela a fresco.
'Tender' is the specific verb for hanging clothes out, emphasizing the traditional method of drying in the fresh air.
Con la llegada del buen tiempo, se puede ______ la ropa en el jardín y aprovechar el sol.
The phrase 'aprovechar el sol' (take advantage of the sun) strongly suggests hanging clothes outdoors to dry, making 'tender' the most appropriate choice.
Siempre es un buen momento para ______ la ropa después de lavarla, especialmente si hay una brisa suave.
The action that follows washing clothes and benefits from a 'suave brisa' (gentle breeze) is hanging them out to dry.
La casera insistió en que no debíamos ______ la ropa en el balcón común por razones estéticas.
The sentence refers to the specific act of hanging clothes to dry in a public space, which is what 'tender' signifies.
Para evitar que la ropa se arrugue demasiado, es mejor ______la inmediatamente después de la lavadora.
Hanging clothes (tenderlas) promptly after washing helps prevent wrinkles, making this the correct verb.
Tras la intensa lluvia, mi vecina siempre sale a _____ la ropa al sol para que se seque rápidamente.
En este contexto, 'tender' es la palabra específica para referirse a la acción de colgar la ropa para que se seque. Las otras opciones son incorrectas porque no expresan el mismo significado.
A pesar del viento, logramos _____ las sábanas en el patio, esperando que el aire las oreara por completo.
La frase hace referencia a la acción de colgar sábanas para secarlas, y 'tender' es la elección precisa para este significado.
Después de lavar los pañales de tela, es esencial _____ con cuidado para evitar que se arruguen excesivamente.
Se refiere a colgar los pañales para que se sequen. 'Tenderlos' es la opción correcta ya que el pronombre 'los' se refiere a 'los pañales'.
Es correcto decir 'voy a tender la alfombra' si se refiere a poner la alfombra en el suelo.
Aunque 'tender' puede significar 'extender' o 'desplegar' en otros contextos, cuando se usa para ropa o tela, se refiere específicamente a colgarla para que se seque. Para una alfombra en el suelo, se usaría 'poner' o 'extender'.
Se puede usar 'tender' para referirse a la acción de colgar un cuadro en la pared.
La palabra 'tender' se utiliza específicamente para colgar la ropa para secarla. Para un cuadro en la pared, se usaría 'colgar'.
Cuando alguien dice 'voy a tender la cama', se refiere a hacer la cama, no a colgarla para secar.
La expresión 'tender la cama' es una frase hecha que significa arreglar la cama, estirar las sábanas y cobijas. No tiene relación con secar ropa.
Presta atención a si el pronóstico es de lluvia o sol, ya que eso afectaría la decisión de tender la ropa.
Considera los sonidos de máquinas, personas hablando y el acto físico de tender la ropa.
Tu respuesta debe reflejar una consideración del clima actual y su impacto en tender la ropa.
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Describe en detalle el proceso de tender la ropa, desde sacarla de la lavadora hasta que esté seca y lista para recoger. Usa vocabulario avanzado.
Focus: las 'r' y 'rr' en español, y la entonación al describir un proceso.
तुमने कहा:
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Imagina que tienes una conversación con alguien que nunca ha tendido ropa. Explícale por qué es importante hacerlo de cierta manera para evitar que la ropa se dañe o se arrugue demasiado.
Focus: la pronunciación clara de las vocales y la fluidez en la argumentación.
तुमने कहा:
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Reflexiona sobre la siguiente frase: 'Tender la ropa es una forma de conexión con la naturaleza y con el hogar.' ¿Estás de acuerdo o en desacuerdo? Justifica tu postura con ejemplos y experiencias personales si es posible.
Focus: la entonación al expresar opinión y la pronunciación de verbos en pretérito e imperfecto.
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence structure places the subject 'ellos' first, followed by the future tense verb 'tenderán', and then the object 'la ropa' and the adverb 'mañana'.
The order is subject 'ella', negative adverb 'nunca', verb 'prefería', infinitive 'tender', and then the prepositional phrase 'en la secadora'.
Subject 'él', adverb 'siempre', verb 'tendía', direct object 'toda la ropa', and finally the prepositional phrase 'en la cuerda'.
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Summary
When you want to talk about hanging laundry outside to dry, the Spanish verb you need is 'tender'.
- Use 'tender' for hanging clothes to dry.
- It's a common, everyday verb.
- Conjugate it like other -er verbs.
Basic Usage of 'Tender'
The most common use of tender at this level is for hanging clothes. You'll often hear it with la ropa (the clothes).
Conjugating 'Tender'
Remember that tender is an irregular verb. In the present tense, it follows the pattern of e → ie in some forms. For example: yo tiendo, tú tiendes, él/ella/usted tiende, but nosotros tendemos, vosotros tendéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes tienden.
Related Vocabulary
When you tender la ropa, you might need a tendedero (clothesline/drying rack) or pinzas (clothespins).
Sentence Structure
It's simple: Subject + tender + object. For example: Ella tiende la ropa (She hangs the clothes).
उदाहरण
Después de lavar la ropa, hay que tenderla.
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