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    Herraduras (en. Horseshoes)

    /e-ra-ˈðu-ras/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A device that is fixed to the horse's hoof to prevent wear and provide traction.
    Horseshoes help prevent the horse from getting injured while running.
    Las herraduras ayudan a que el caballo no se lesione al correr.
    Metal objects that are placed on the hooves of horses.
    The farrier placed new horseshoes on the horse before the competition.
    El herrador colocó nuevas herraduras al caballo antes de la competición.
    A symbol of good luck in certain cultures.
    Placing a horseshoe on the door is considered a good luck charm.
    Colocar una herradura en la puerta se considera un amuleto de buena suerte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ferrātūra', which means 'horseshoe' or 'iron'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hang a horseshoe
    It refers to placing a horseshoe in a location as a symbol of good luck.
    colgar una herradura
    to wear horseshoes
    It means to be protected or secured, similar to how horseshoes protect the hooves.
    llevar herraduras

    Related Words

    horse
    A domesticated mammal used for riding, work, and transportation.
    caballo
    farrier
    A person who specializes in fitting horseshoes to horses.
    herrador
    hooves
    Hard extremities of the feet of horses.
    cascos

    Slang Meanings

    A term colloquially used to refer to something that is sturdy or durable.
    That car is a real horseshoe; it can handle all kinds of terrain.
    Ese coche es una verdadera herradura, aguanta todo tipo de terreno.
    A phrase used to refer to something that brings good luck.
    That job brought him so much luck that people say he has a horseshoe in his pocket.
    Ese trabajo le trajo tanta suerte que la gente dice que tiene una herradura en el bolsillo.