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    Ronzal (en. Halter)

    /ronˈθal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A strap or ribbon that is used to handle an animal, such as a horse.
    The rider held the ronzal to keep the horse under control.
    El jinete sujetaba el ronzal para mantener controlado al caballo.
    A rope that is placed on the head of an animal for its guidance.
    We used a ronzal to lead the mare during the exhibition.
    Usamos un ronzal para dirigir la yegua durante la exhibición.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Portuguese 'ronçal', which refers to a rope or strap for tying.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a ronzal
    To offer control over an animal.
    dar un ronzal
    to raise the ronzal
    To increase the restraint or control.
    levantar el ronzal

    Related Words

    halter
    Rope or strap used to hold animals.
    cabestro
    rope
    Large dimension rope, used for multiple purposes.
    soga

    Slang Meanings

    To use someone to control another situation.
    He is the ronzal of that negotiation.
    Él es el ronzal de esa negociación.
    To keep someone under control or surveillance.
    The situation is under ronzal.
    La situación está bajo ronzal.