The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of extenderse is used to give direct orders or instructions for something to spread or extend, for example: Extiéndete por todo el país. (Spread throughout the entire country.)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the stem vowel changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Extenderse (to extend oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Extenderse generally means to spread out or extend, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To spread out or expand: For example, Extiéndete sobre la manta (Spread out on the blanket). This usage refers to physically spreading something out or taking up more space.

To prolong or extend: For example, No te extiendas tanto con tus explicaciones (Don’t prolong your explanations so much). This meaning implies extending the duration or length of something.

To elaborate or go into detail: For example, No te extiendas más, ya entendí el punto (Don’t elaborate any further, I already understood the point). This usage suggests providing excessive or unnecessary details.

To relax or make oneself comfortable (colloquial): For example, Extiéndete y ponte cómodo (Relax and make yourself comfortable). In this informal sense, it means to loosen up and settle in.

To spread rumors or gossip (colloquial, rude): For example, ¡No te extiendas con esos chismes! (Don’t spread those rumors!). This rude usage refers to disseminating unverified or malicious information.

Examples

Examples of Extenderse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Extiéndete y relájate en la playa! (Stretch out and relax on the beach!)

Para hacer esta postura de yoga, extiéndanse sobre sus esteras. (To do this yoga pose, stretch out on your mats.)

¡Extendámonos en el parque y disfrutemos del sol! (Let’s stretch out in the park and enjoy the sun!)

En la clase de baile, el instructor dijo: “Extiéndanse y prepárense para los estiramientos”. (In the dance class, the instructor said: “Stretch out and get ready for the stretches”.)

Antes de comenzar el entrenamiento, extiéndete para evitar lesiones. (Before starting your workout, stretch out to avoid injuries.)

Mamá, extiéndase en el sofá y descanse un rato. (Mom, stretch out on the couch and rest for a while.)

En la reunión familiar, el abuelo dijo: “Extendámonos en el césped y disfrutemos del día”. (At the family gathering, grandpa said: “Let’s stretch out on the grass and enjoy the day”.)

Antes de jugar al fútbol, extiéndanse para calentar los músculos. (Before playing soccer, stretch out to warm up your muscles.)

Después de una larga jornada de trabajo, extiéndete en el sofá y relájate. (After a long workday, stretch out on the couch and relax.)

En la clase de pilates, el instructor dijo: “Extiéndanse sobre sus colchonetas y respiren profundamente”. (In the Pilates class, the instructor said: “Stretch out on your mats and breathe deeply”.)

Antes de correr, extiéndete para evitar calambres musculares. (Before running, stretch out to avoid muscle cramps.)

Después de un día agotador, extiéndase en la cama y descanse bien. (After an exhausting day, stretch out in bed and rest well.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Extenderse (to extend oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.