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Nudo

Definition

(noun) Intertwined part of a rope that fixes or secures something.

“No pude deshacer el nudo de la cuerda, estaba muy apretado.”

I couldn't undo the knot in the rope, it was too tight.

“El nudo de mi corbata se aflojó en el metro.”
The knot in my tie came loose on the subway.
“Marta tiró de la soga hasta que el nudo cedió.”
Marta pulled on the rope until the knot gave way.
“Anoche hice un nudo doble en la bolsa del pan.”
Last night I tied a double knot in the bread bag.
“En el puerto, Julián revisó el nudo antes de soltar la lancha.”
At the harbor, Julián checked the knot before letting the boat go.

Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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