Borda (en. Edge)

/ˈbord.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Side or surface of an object, especially on boats.

Example Sentence: The edge of the ship was decorated with marine paintings.

La borda del barco estaba decorada con pinturas marinas.

Definition: In fabrics or paper, it refers to the edge or margin.

Example Sentence: I cut the fabric along the edge to make a hem.

Corté la tela a lo largo de la borda para hacer un dobladillo.

Definition: Line or boundary of a construction.

Example Sentence: The architect marked the edge of the building on the blueprint.

El arquitecto marcó la borda del edificio en el plano.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'bordal', which refers to an edge or side.

Common Phrase: to be on the edge

Meaning: To be on the verge of something, in a risky situation.

estar en la borda

Common Phrase: on board

Meaning: Inside a vehicle, especially a ship or an airplane.

a bordo

Common Phrase: to shape the future

Meaning: To prepare or plan something for the future with care.

bordar el futuro

Related Word: edge

Description: Extreme part of an object or surface.

borde

Related Word: edging

Description: Action of bordering or part that edges a piece.

bordadura

Related Word: embroiderer

Description: A person who is dedicated to embroidering or decorating textiles.

bordador

Slang Meaning: Expression that refers to a person or situation considered of inferior quality.

Example: That job is a waste, it’s not worth it.

Ese trabajo es una borda, no vale la pena.

Slang Meaning: Used to describe something considered useless or irrelevant.

Example: That idea is total nonsense, it won't help us.

Esa idea es pura borda, no nos ayudará.