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    Cadena (en. Chain)

    /kaˈðena/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of links that form a flexible element used to connect or hold.
    The bicycle chain broke during the trip.
    La cadena de la bicicleta se rompió durante el viaje.
    Series of related or interconnected elements.
    The supply chain is crucial for the production of goods.
    La cadena de suministro es crucial para la producción de bienes.
    Set of characters or numbers used in programming or computing.
    It is necessary to encrypt the string of text for greater security.
    Es necesario encriptar la cadena de texto para mayor seguridad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'catena', which means link or bond.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mountain chain
    A series of connected mountains.
    cadena de montañas
    chain of command
    Organizational structure that shows authority.
    cadena de mando
    life imprisonment
    Sentence to prison with no possibility of parole.
    cadena perpetua

    Related Words

    link
    Element that makes up a chain.
    eslabón
    connector
    Element that joins two parts.
    conector
    bond
    Union or link between things.
    vínculo

    Slang Meanings

    Chain of favors
    We created a chain of favors to help the community.
    Hicimos una cadena de favores para ayudar a la comunidad.
    human chain
    We formed a human chain to protest for our rights.
    Formamos una cadena humana para protestar por nuestros derechos.