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    Cordón (en. Cord)

    /korˈðon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Strip of material used for tying or fastening.
    The shoelace broke and I had to replace it.
    El cordón de los zapatos se rompió y tuve que reemplazarlo.
    Cable or thread that serves various purposes.
    The curtain tie must be properly adjusted.
    El cordón de la cortina debe estar bien ajustado.
    Filament used in sewing and other manual work.
    I need a sturdy cord for this craft.
    Necesito un cordón resistente para esta manualidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cordo', which means 'cord' or 'string'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the cord
    To be in a precarious or dangerous situation.
    estar en el cordón
    sanitary cordon
    Measure of restriction to prevent the spread of diseases.
    cordón sanitario
    safety cord
    Rope or tape used to ensure safety.
    cordón de seguridad

    Related Words

    rope
    Flexible strip used for tying or fastening objects.
    cuerda
    thread
    Thin filament used for sewing.
    hilo
    bow
    Shape created with a cord when tying something.
    lazo

    Slang Meanings

    Marijuana joint
    I smoked a joint at the party last night.
    Fumé un cordón en la fiesta anoche.
    Loss of control
    He lost control when the music started.
    Se le fue el cordón cuando empezó la música.