Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
cordón
Pronunciation
IPA/koɾˈðon/
Meaning
- masculine nounshoelace
Example
El cordón de mi zapato se rompió.
The shoelace on my shoe broke.
More examples
Tuve que agacharme para atar el cordón.
I had to bend down to tie the shoelace.
Core concept
A narrow lace threaded through shoe eyelets and tied.
Common phrases
atar el cordón
tie the shoelace
desatar el cordón
untie the shoelace
cordón umbilical
umbilical cord
Similar words
lazo: Tie or bow that results from knotting a lace, producing a rounded loop or decorative knot.
cordel: Fine, soft string or cord for crafts, tying parcels, or light fastening.
cinta: Flat strip of material, like ribbon or tape, for wrapping, trimming, or securing.
Definition in Spanish
Tira estrecha, a menudo de tela o cuero, que se pasa por los ojales del zapato y se anuda para mantenerlo sujeto al pie.
Word origin
From Old French cordon and ultimately from Late Latin chorda (from Greek khordē), originally meaning string or cord.
Usage tips
- Because cordón can refer to other kinds of cords or a cordon/barrier, speakers often say el cordón del zapato or los cordones del zapato to mean shoelace.
Other meanings
- cordnoun
- cordonnoun