la
feminine
/ekstenˈsjon/
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Translation
extension, expanse, area
Word origin
From Latin extensio, from extendere ('to stretch out'), from ex- ('out') plus tendere ('to stretch'). The same root gives English 'extend' and 'extension'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- extensio
- English cognates
- extension, extend
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralextensiones
Examples
finca gran .
The estate has a large expanse of land.
plazo .
They asked for an extension of the deadline.
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What is the total area of the park?
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Before us opened an immense expanse of sand.
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Dial extension one hundred and twenty to speak to me.
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