Bucles (en. Loops)

/ˈbukles/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Curl or curve in hair or any material.
She wears her hair in curls.
Ella lleva el cabello con bucles.
A mechanism in an electric circuit that allows counting or repeating something.
The program has loops that allow iterating through the data.
El programa tiene bucles que permiten iterar a través de los datos.
Circular or spiral shape that closes a path.
The loops on the road can cause confusion while driving.
Los bucles en la carretera pueden causar confusión al conducir.

Etymology

From the Latin 'buccula', which means 'little bag' or 'curl'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have curls
To have hair that is curly or spiraled.
tener bucles
to make curls
To form curls or spirals in a material.
hacer bucles
to be looping
To be repeating or iterating in a situation without making progress.
estar en bucles

Related Words

curl
Curved shape in hair or another material.
rizo
wave
Curvature or movement similar to a loop.
onda
spiral
Arrangement of something in a looping pattern.
espiral

Slang Meanings

Very curly or wavy hairstyle.
Today I curled my hair, do you like it?
Hoy me hice bucles, ¿te gustan?
Repetition of an action without progress.
I'm looping on this project, I don't know how to move forward.
Estoy en bucles en este proyecto, no sé cómo avanzar.