Spanish word

entrelazar

Pronunciation

IPA/entɾelaˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbintertwine

Example

Puedo entrelazar las cintas para decorar el regalo.

I can intertwine the ribbons to decorate the gift.

Illustration for entrelazar (intertwine)

More examples

En su discurso supo entrelazar datos y anécdotas con naturalidad.

In his speech he was able to interweave data and anecdotes naturally.

Core concept

Ribbons braided together into a single decorative braid.

Common phrases

  • entrelazar hilos

    entwine threads

  • entrelazar ideas

    intertwine ideas

  • entrelazar datos y anécdotas

    interweave data and anecdotes

Similar words

enlazar: Links threads, ideas, or events by forming a continuous connection between them.
unir: Joins two or more separate parts into one entity or combined object.
vincular: Binds people or topics by creating a recognized link or correlation.
atar: Ties with cord or rope, fastening parts together with a secure knot.

Definition in Spanish

Trenzar o tejer elementos entre sí para formar un conjunto unido, usado tanto para objetos como para conceptos.

Word origin

Comes from entre- "between" plus lazo "loop, tie" (from Latin laqueus), originally "to tie between" and extended to braiding and weaving.

Usage tips

  • It usually takes a direct object and commonly appears as "entrelazar algo con algo", while the reflexive entrelazarse signals elements that intertwine with each other.

Other meanings

  • braidverb
  • interweaveverb
  • tie togetherverb

Opposites

  • separarseparateverb
  • desenredaruntangleverb

Related words

  • entrelazamientointertwiningnoun
  • entrelazadointerlacedadjective

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