Herradura (en. Horseshoe)

/er.raˈðu.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Object placed on the feet of horses to protect their hooves.

Horseshoes should be changed every so often to maintain the horse's health.

Las herraduras deben cambiarse cada cierto tiempo para mantener la salud del caballo.

Symbol of good luck, especially in Hispanic culture.

Place a horseshoe on the front door to attract good luck.

Coloca una herradura en la puerta de casa para atraer la buena suerte.

From Latin 'ferradura', which means 'made of iron'.

to put on the horseshoe

To make sure everything is well prepared or secured.

ponerse la herradura

to take the horseshoe by the handle

To know how to handle a complicated situation well.

coger la herradura por el mango

horse

Domesticated mammal used for riding or work.

caballo

shoe

Garment that covers the foot and part of the ankle.

zapato

A horseshoe hung on the wall is considered a good luck charm.

When I bought the house, I hung a horseshoe at the entrance.

Cuando compré la casa, colgué una herradura en la entrada.

To be stingy or tight-fisted; it is sometimes said that one has 'more horseshoes than coins'.

He won't lend me a euro; he has more horseshoes than coins.

No me presta ni un euro, tiene más herraduras que monedas.