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    Cordones (en. Laces)

    /korˈðones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Cords used to secure footwear.
    The laces of my shoes broke.
    Los cordones de mis zapatos se rompieron.
    Thin strips of material used for tying or securing.
    She chose colorful laces for her sneakers.
    Ella eligió cordones de colores para sus zapatillas.
    Decorative elements that can be used in clothing.
    The dress has laces at the waist.
    El vestido lleva cordones en la cintura.

    Etymology

    From the term 'cordón', which originates from the Latin 'cordō, cordonis', meaning rope or thread.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    safety laces
    Strips that secure elements or systems.
    cordones de seguridad
    to tie the laces
    Tightening the laces of a shoe.
    atar los cordones
    to untie the laces
    Loosening the laces of a shoe.
    desatar los cordones

    Related Words

    cord
    Cord or strip used for tying.
    cordón
    shoe
    Footwear that often has laces.
    zapato

    Slang Meanings

    To draw attention due to stylized laces.
    That guy has some really eye-catching laces.
    Ese tipo tiene unos cordones bien llamativos.
    Referring to a group of friends who are always together.
    We stick together, always in laces.
    Andamos en cordones, siempre juntos.