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alarga

[ɐ.ˈlar.ɡɐ]
verb
widens, stretches, extends
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'alargar' - to make wider or broader
The road alarga at the intersection.
A estrada alarga no cruzamento.
2. To extend or prolong in duration or distance
She alarga her arms to embrace him.
Ela alarga os braços para abraçá-lo.
3. To expand or enlarge in scope or scale
The company alarga its operations to new markets.
A empresa alarga suas operações para novos mercados.
Synonyms
ampliaestendeexpandedilata
Antonyms
estreitareduzdiminuilimita

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alarga
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
alarga
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

alarga a mão - to be generous, to give more
alarga o passo - to quicken one's pace
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