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    Anclas (en. Anchors)

    /ˈaŋklas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A metal item with spikes used to immobilize a boat.
    The boat dropped the anchors to stay in place.
    El barco lanzó las anclas para mantenerse en su lugar.
    Something that stops or holds something.
    The anchors of memories are strong sometimes.
    Las anclas de los recuerdos son fuertes a veces.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ancora', which means 'anchor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to anchor oneself in something
    To fix oneself or commit to an idea or situation.
    anclarse en algo
    without anchors
    In a state of total freedom, without restrictions.
    sin anclas
    to drop anchor
    To carry out a process of stabilization.
    hacer anclas

    Related Words

    anchor
    Singular element of anchors.
    ancla
    navigation
    The action of sailing, related to the use of anchors.
    navegación
    sea
    Water surface where anchors are used.
    mar

    Slang Meanings

    To be tied to a situation.
    I can't move forward; I am anchored in the past.
    No puedo avanzar, estoy anclado en el pasado.
    To take something important as a reference.
    That advice is my anchor in this project.
    Ese consejo es mi ancla en este proyecto.