Spanish Conversation · Level 86
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Spanish word
alambre
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈlambɾe/
Meaning
- masculine nounwire
Example
Necesito un alambre para arreglar esto.
I need a wire to fix this.
More examples
¿Puedes cortar el alambre con esos alicates?
Can you cut the wire with those pliers?
Core concept
Thin bendable metal strand for fastening parts or carrying electric current.
Common phrases
cortar alambre
cut the wire
alambre para colgar cuadros
picture-hanging wire
Similar words
cable: Thick insulated conductor for transmitting electricity or signals.
hilo: Extremely thin thread for sewing and delicate handcrafts.
cuerda: Thick sturdy rope for tying, lifting, or pulling heavy loads.
cordón: Thin soft cord for shoelaces, decorative ties, or small fastenings.
Definition in Spanish
Hilo metálico fino y generalmente flexible, usado para atar, sujetar piezas o conducir corriente eléctrica.
Word origin
Derived from a Romance form that developed on the Iberian Peninsula, with cognates like Portuguese arame that mean a thin metal strand.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine (el alambre) and plural alambres, and in shops naming the application and diameter prevents receiving craft wire instead of electrical cable.