mosquetón
/mosketon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "carabiner clip" is translated into Spanish as mosquetón.
The term mosquetón refers to both the specific climbing tool and is the general term used for a carabiner clip. If you need to be more specific and refer to a safety carabiner, you can use the phrase mosquetón de seguridad.
How does it change in a sentence?
mosquetón is a masculine noun. To refer to multiple clips, use the plural form mosquetones.
How do you pronounce it?
/mosketon/
Did you know?
- The word mosquetón is a linguistic relative of the word 'musket', the early firearm. It shares the same root, stemming from the idea of a small or lightweight version of a weapon.
- The word mosquetón is also used in nautical Spanish to describe a specific type of large snap hook used on ships, long before it became a standard term for rock climbing gear.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear someone ask for a gancho when they actually need a climbing carabiner. This can be confusing because gancho is also the common word for a clothes hanger or a simple paperclip.
Examples in context
- El mosquetón es una herramienta esencial en escalada y senderismo.The carabiner clip is an essential tool in climbing and hiking.
- No olvides llevar tu gancho carabinero para asegurar tu mochila.Don't forget to bring your carabiner clip to secure your backpack.
- ¿Puedes pasarme esa carabina para atar esto?Can you hand me that carabiner clip to tie this?
- Necesito un mosquetón para mi mochila.I need a carabiner clip for my backpack.
- El mosquetón de la cuerda está roto.The carabiner clip on the rope is broken.
- Engancha la llave al mosquetón.Hook the key to the carabiner clip.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are preparing for a hiking trip.
- Daniel¿Tienes un mosquetón extra para la cámara?Do you have an extra carabiner clip for the camera?
- ElenaSí, lo tengo en mi bolsa.Yes, I have it in my bag.
- DanielGracias, Elena, eres muy amable.Thanks, Elena, you are very kind.
- ElenaDe nada, Daniel, ¡vamos a caminar!You're welcome, Daniel, let's go hiking!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mosquetón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
