estica-te

[ɨʃ'ti.kə tə]

verb

stretch yourself

1. imperative form of the reflexive verb 'esticar-se'; to stretch one's body or limbs

Stretch yourself before exercise.

Estica-te antes do exercício.

2. to lie down and stretch out fully

He stretched himself out on the sofa.

Ele esticou-se no sofá.

3. to make an effort to reach something; to extend oneself

Stretch yourself to grab that book on the shelf.

Estica-te para pegar naquele livro na prateleira.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estica-te

common usage in imperative form

Portugal

estica-te

standard usage, may also hear 'alonga-te'

esticar a corda (stretch the rope - push one's luck)

esticar as pernas (stretch one's legs)

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