How to Say "Chains" in Spanish

cadenas

/kaˈdenas/

The English phrase chains is translated into Spanish as cadenas.

cadenas refers to physical metal chains.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Argentina, cadena can be used to refer to a TV or radio network.

The singular form of the word is cadena.

/kaˈdenas/

In Spanish, the word cadena is used to describe a 'streak' or 'run' of events, such as a cadena de victorias for a winning streak in sports.
The word cadena shares a distant linguistic root with the English word 'chain', as both derive from the Latin word catena.
In some Spanish-speaking regions, cadena can refer to a 'chain letter' or a viral message meant to be forwarded, called a cadena de mensajes.

No tenía cadenas para el coche.
I didn't have chains for the car.
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Nosotros forjamos las cadenas que llevamos en la vida.
We forge the chains we wear in life.
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El prisionero fue mantenido en cadenas durante el juicio.
The prisoner was kept in chains throughout the trial.
El guardia de seguridad retiró las cadenas del portón de entrada.
The security guard removed the chains from the entrance gate.
Vi un perro con cadenitas alrededor de su cuello.
I saw a dog with tiny chains around its neck.
Alex se siente encadenado/a a su escritorio debido a la carga de trabajo excesiva.
Alex feels chained to their desk due to excessive workload.
Las cadenas del almacén están oxidadas.
The warehouse chains are rusty.

Sofía and Alejandro are preparing their car for a trip to the mountains.

Sofía

¿Ya pusiste las cadenas en los neumáticos?
Did you already put the chains on the tires?
Alejandro

No, todavía están en el maletero.
No, they are still in the trunk.
Sofía

Hazlo ahora porque va a nevar.
Do it now because it is going to snow.
Alejandro

Tienes razón, pondré las cadenas ahora mismo.
You're right, I'll put the chains on right now.

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