tendido

Tendido is a term in Spanish that functions as both an adjective and a noun. Derived from tender, it denotes something stretched, laid out or extended. The precise meaning depends on the context, ranging from seating areas to infrastructure, as well as a general sense of being spread out.

In the context of bullfighting and arenas, el tendido refers to a block or section of seating where spectators watch the event. Distinctions are often made by location or shade, for example tendido de sombra (covered seating) and tendido de sol (sunlit seating), or by the level relative to the arena, such as tendido alto or tendido bajo.

In engineering and utilities, tendido refers to the set of overhead lines or cables that convey electricity or communications. Phrases include tendido eléctrico or tendido de alta tensión, describing the physical network along poles, towers or along a route.

As an adjective, tendido means stretched out or spread in space. It is used to describe objects and scenes such as una cuerda tendida entre dos árboles or una sábana tendida al sol.

Regional usage varies: the seating sense is common in Spain and some Latin American countries in arenas and stadiums; the electrical sense is used in technical contexts worldwide. The common thread is the idea of something extended, laid out, or arranged in a line.