straighten
BrE /ˈstreɪtən/ AmE /ˈstreɪtən/
verb en → es
past straightened pp straightened ing straightening
to make something straight or neat again after it has been bent, twisted, etc.
enderezar, alinear, poner en orden
- straighten something
Collocations straighten a tie · straighten the papers on your desk
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She straightened her hair in front of the mirror.
Ella enderezó su cabello frente al espejo.
to stand or sit up straight, usually to look more alert and confident.
enderezarse, ponerse derecho
- straighten yourself
Collocations straighten your back · straighten up
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He straightened and looked at me.
Él se enderezó y me miró.