Cuerdas (en. Strings)

/ˈkweɾðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Threads or strips of material, especially fibers or metal, used for tying or securing.

I used rope to secure the box.

Usé cuerda para asegurar la caja.

Elements of musical instruments that produce sound through vibration.

The guitar strings need to be changed.

Las cuerdas de la guitarra necesitan ser cambiadas.

Refers to the length of a flexible object.

The rope measures five meters long.

La cuerda mide cinco metros de largo.

From the Latin 'chorda', meaning 'rope' or 'cord'.

to be at the end of one's rope

To be without resources or help.

no tener cuerdas

to tie a knot in the rope

To get complicated in a situation.

hacer un nudo en la cuerda

vocal cords

Muscles that produce sound in the larynx.

cuerdas vocales

slack rope

A rope that is not tight and is easy to handle.

cuerda floja

jump rope

Rope used for jump exercises.

cuerda de saltar

rope

Thick or braided rope used for tying or securing.

soga

To be out of control.

I was out of my mind at the party and didn't know what I was doing.

Estaba cuerda en la fiesta y no sabía qué hacía.

To have many occupations or responsibilities.

She is tied up with work and studies.

Está atada de cuerdas con el trabajo y los estudios.