Spanish word

correa

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈrea/

Meaning

  • feminine nounleash

Example

Saca al perro con la correa.

Take the dog out on the leash.

Illustration for correa (leash)

More examples

Se le rompió la correa del reloj.

His watch strap broke.

Core concept

Strip of leather or fabric used to hold a pet or serve as a watch strap.

Common phrases

  • poner la correa

    put the leash on

  • quitar la correa

    take the leash off

  • ajustar la correa

    adjust the leash

Similar words

collar: Neck band or loop that fits around a pet's neck, sometimes carrying identification or tags.
arnés: Body-fitted harness that transfers a pet's pulling power to the torso.
cadena: Series of metal links joined into a strong rope-like chain for holding or securing.
cinta: Soft ribbon-like strip of fabric or plastic used for tying or as trim.

Definition in Spanish

Tira o cinta de cuero, tela u otro material que sirve para sujetar o guiar a un animal, especialmente un perro, y también para fijar objetos como relojes.

Word origin

From Latin corrigia 'strap' adopted into Spanish via Romance forms, correa initially meant a thong or band and later applied specifically to dog leashes and watch straps.

Usage tips

  • Common verbs with correa in dog-walking contexts include poner and sacar, and the collocation correa del reloj is used for watch straps.

Other meanings

  • beltnoun
  • watch strapnoun

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