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alargou

[ɑ.lɑɾˈɡoʊ]
verb
widened, enlarged, extended
1. past tense of 'alargar' - to make wider or broader
He widened the road.
Ele alargou a estrada.
2. to extend or expand in scope or duration
The company expanded its operations.
A empresa alargou suas operações.
3. to stretch or make more spacious
She stretched the fabric.
Ela alargou o tecido.
Synonyms
expandiuampliouestendeudilatou
Antonyms
estreitoureduziucontraiulimitou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alargou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
alargou
Common in urban and formal contexts
Portugal
alargou
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

alargar horizontes - to broaden one's horizons
alargar as asas - to spread one's wings
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