Sarta (en. String)

/ˈsaɾ.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Series or chain of similar objects.
I bought a string of beads to make a necklace.
Compré una sarta de cuentas para hacer un collar.
Set of things that are presented in succession.
The teacher gave us a string of excuses for not submitting the homework on time.
El profesor nos dio una sarta de excusas por no entregar la tarea a tiempo.
Line of thread or cord that is not cut.
The string of decorative lights illuminated the whole house.
La sarta de luces decorativas iluminó toda la casa.

Etymology

From Latin 'sartă', which means thread or cord.

Common Phrases and Expressions

string of lies
A set of lies or falsehoods.
sarta de mentiras
string of nonsense
A succession of ideas or comments that make no sense.
sarta de tonterías

Related Words

frying pan
Kitchen utensil with a flat bottom and low edges.
sartén
sartorial
Related to tailoring or clothing making.
sartorial

Slang Meanings

String of bullshit
Don't pay attention to him, he's just saying a string of bullshit.
No le hagas caso, solo está diciendo una sarta de pendejadas.
String of dogs
The kids were screaming and causing a string of dogs in the park.
Los niños estaban gritando y causando una sarta de perros en el parque.