Atados (en. Tied)

/aˈtaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of things that are tied together.

The bundles of boredom are piling up in the corner of the room.

Los atados de hastío se acumulan en la esquina de la sala.

A bundle of items joined together for transport.

We brought several bundles of firewood for the bonfire.

Llevamos varios atados de leña para la fogata.

People who are connected or united for some reason.

Groups of friends always support each other in tough times.

Los atados de amigos siempre se apoyan en los momentos difíciles.

verb

The act of tying or joining something.

I'm going to tie the box so it doesn't open.

Voy a atar la caja para que no se abra.

From the verb "atar," which comes from the Latin 'ligare.'

to be tied hand and foot

Unable to act or make decisions due to limitations.

estar atado de manos

tied and well tied

Firmly and definitively secured.

atados y bien atados

tie

To join or secure with ropes or strings.

atar

ribbon

Rope or tape used to tie or bind.

lazo

rope

Thick rope used for tying.

soga

To be in trouble or in a difficult situation.

I'm tied up to my neck in debt.

Estoy atado hasta el cuello con deudas.

To feel trapped or without freedom of action.

I feel tied down by work responsibilities.

Me siento atado por las responsabilidades laborales.