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    Nudo (en. Knot)

    /ˈnu.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of intertwined ropes or threads.
    The sailor tied a knot in the rope to secure the sail.
    El marinero hizo un nudo en la cuerda para asegurar la vela.
    A complicated or difficult situation to resolve.
    The crux of the problem lies in the lack of communication.
    El nudo del problema radica en la falta de comunicación.
    The connection of body parts during a movement or action.
    The dancer made a turn and formed a knot with her body.
    La bailarina hizo un giro y formó un nudo con su cuerpo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nodus', which means 'knot' or 'link'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tie a knot
    To form a link or tie.
    hacer un nudo
    Gordian knot
    A very difficult problem to solve.
    nudo gordiano
    to undo the knot
    To resolve a complicated situation.
    deshacer el nudo

    Related Words

    knottiness
    Quality of having knots.
    nudosidad
    blind knot
    A knot that is made without a free end.
    nudo ciego
    tie knot
    A tie used to adjust a necktie.
    nudo de la corbata

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult situation.
    I'm in a knot with this work, I don’t know how to proceed.
    Estoy en un nudo con este trabajo, no sé cómo proceder.
    Secret meeting or gathering.
    We are going to have a knot to discuss the plan.
    Vamos a tener un nudo para discutir el plan.