verb

tender

hang · make

Que muestra cariño, suavidad o cuidado hacia alguien o algo.

The Spanish word "tender" has multiple meanings and uses, depending on the context:

1. To Stretch or Spread Out / To Hang

Meaning: To extend, stretch, or spread something out. Often used in the context of hanging clothes to dry (e.g., "tender la ropa").
Parts:
- Verb stem: tend-
- Infinitive ending: -er
Example:
"Voy a tender la ropa al sol." (I’m going to hang the clothes in the sun.)
Synonyms:
- Extender (to extend)
- Colgar (to hang)
- Estirar (to stretch)
Antonyms:
- Recoger (to pick up)
- Arrugar (to wrinkle)

2. To Offer / To Tender (in formal or transactional contexts)

Meaning: To offer or present something, such as an offer or bid, especially in business or official contexts.
This sense is often used in administrative or legal language.
Example:
"La empresa decidió tender su propuesta para el contrato."
(The company decided to tender its proposal for the contract.)
Synonyms:
- Ofrecer (to offer)
- Presentar (to present, to submit)
Antonyms:
- Retirar (to withdraw)
- Rechazar (to reject)

Summary:

Sense	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms
To stretch/spread/hang	To extend or hang (e.g., clothes)	Extender, Colgar, Estirar	Recoger, Arrugar
To offer/submit (formal)	To submit or offer formally	Ofrecer, Presentar	Retirar, Rechazar

Note: Don’t confuse the Spanish verb "tender" with the English adjective "tender," which means gentle or soft. In Spanish, "tierno" is a closer word for that meaning.