Spanish word

cuerda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkweɾða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrope

Example

Ella tiró de la cuerda.

She pulled the rope.

Illustration for cuerda (rope)

More examples

Antes de izar la vela, asegúrate de que la cuerda esté firme.

Before hoisting the sail, make sure the rope is taut.

Core concept

Long flexible cord used to tie, pull, or secure objects.

Common phrases

  • hacer nudos en la cuerda

    make knots in the rope

  • colgar algo de la cuerda

    hang something on the rope

  • cortar la cuerda

    cut the rope

Similar words

soga: Thick, sturdy rope made for heavy loads and outdoor securing.
cordón: Slender cord, often cloth or synthetic, used for shoelaces and light tying.
cable: Thick bundled metal wire formed into a strong line for load-bearing or transmission.
hilo: Very fine thread used in sewing and textile work.

Definition in Spanish

Material largo y flexible formado por fibras torcidas o trenzadas, usado para atar, tirar o sostener objetos.

Word origin

Borrowed via Latin chorda from Greek χορδή 'string', with the original sense of a musical string or gut later widening to rope.

Usage tips

  • In technical contexts, cable denotes metal or electrical lines and soga indicates very thick rope, so cuerda is safest for everyday ropes.

Other meanings

  • cordnoun
  • stringnoun

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