Lazos (en. Ties)

[ˈlasaθos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Connection or bond that unites people or things.
Family ties are fundamental in our culture.
Los lazos familiares son fundamentales en nuestra cultura.
Ribbon or string used to tie or unite.
She used a red ribbon to tie her hair.
Ella usó un lazo rojo para atar su cabello.
Relationship of friendship or affection between people.
They have formed very strong ties over the years.
Han formado lazos muy fuertes a lo largo de los años.

Etymology

The term 'lazos' comes from the Latin 'ligamentum', which means union or bond.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blood ties
family relationships
lazos de sangre
ties of friendship
emotional connections between friends
lazos de amistad
to have ties
to maintain connections or bonds with someone
tener lazos

Related Words

bond
connection or relationship between two or more things
vínculo
union
action of uniting or joining
unión
ribbon
piece of flexible material used for tying or decorating
cinta

Slang Meanings

Intense relationship or connection between friends.
They have ties that are almost like brothers.
Tienen unos lazos que son casi hermanos.
Close friendship.
I will always be there because of the ties we have.
Siempre estaré ahí por los lazos que tenemos.