Cuerda (en. Rope)

/ˈkweɾða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A series of threads or fibers braided or twisted to form an elongated and flexible object.

The rope broke when we tried to lift the load.

La cuerda se rompió cuando intentábamos levantar la carga.

Musical sound produced by an instrument that uses strings.

The saxophone has a different sound than that of a string instrument.

El saxo tiene un sonido diferente al de un instrumento de cuerda.

A set of elements in a system, such as the strings of a guitar.

He tuned the strings of his guitar before playing.

Él afinó las cuerdas de su guitarra antes de tocar.

From Latin 'chorda', which means 'rope' or 'strip of leather'.

on a tightrope

In a situation of risk or instability.

a cuerda floja

to wind up

To give freedom or permission to someone.

dar cuerda

vocal cord

Part of the vocal apparatus that produces sounds.

cuerda vocal

vocal cords

Muscle fibers that produce sound in the larynx.

cuerdas vocales

string player

Musician who plays string instruments.

cuerdista

little string

Small or thin string.

cuerdecita

A person who is very close to someone or something.

He is my crew, we are always together.

Es mi cuerda, siempre estamos juntos.

In some regions, using 'cuerda' to refer to a group of close friends.

I went out with my crew to have fun.

Salí con mi cuerda a divertirnos.