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    Encadenado (en. Chained)

    /enkaðeˈnaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is tied with chains.
    The dog was chained in the garden.
    El perro estaba encadenado en el jardín.
    It is said of a person who is limited or subject to difficult circumstances.
    She felt chained to her job.
    Ella se sentía encadenada a su trabajo.
    That is connected or joined in a sequence.
    Events are chained one after another.
    Los acontecimientos están encadenados uno tras otro.

    Etymology

    From the verb encadenar, which comes from 'cadena' from the Latin 'catena'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be chained
    To be trapped in a situation with no way out.
    quedarse encadenado
    chained to a destiny
    To be carried by inevitable circumstances.
    encadenado a un destino

    Related Words

    chain
    An object that is made up of links and is used to tie.
    cadena
    binding
    Action of tying or holding something.
    atadura

    Slang Meanings

    To be trapped in a situation that cannot be dealt with.
    I feel chained to this daily routine.
    Me siento encadenado a esta rutina diaria.
    To be very emotionally involved in something.
    He was chained to his memories.
    Estaba encadenado a sus recuerdos.