Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Cabos (en. Capes)

    /ˈkaβos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ends of a rope or cord that are not secured.
    The ends of the sail got tangled in the mast.
    Los cabos de la vela se enredaron en el mástil.
    Final parts or elements of something.
    The ends of the story need to be tied well for it to make sense.
    Hay que atar bien los cabos de la historia para que tenga sentido.
    Refers to a term of the organization or connection of something.
    The ends of this project are very well defined.
    Los cabos de este proyecto están muy bien definidos.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'caput', which means head or end.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take the loose ends
    To do something without tying up loose ends, without resolving all aspects.
    Tomar los cabos sueltos

    Related Words

    end
    End of a rope.
    cabo
    message
    Information transmitted.
    mensaje
    connection
    Union between two or more elements.
    conexión

    Slang Meanings

    To be up to date with everything.
    He always has the ends tied at work.
    Siempre tiene los cabos atados en el trabajo.
    To finish or get out of a complicated situation.
    I just need to tie up the loose ends before leaving this project.
    Solo necesito atar los cabos antes de salir de este proyecto.