Hank
/ank/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for a coil or loop is Hank.
Hank is used as a noun to refer to a coil or loop of material.
Meaning: coil or loop (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ank/.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, using the word Hank instead of the native madeja might lead a listener to believe you are referring to an English name rather than a physical object.
- The Spanish word madeja refers to a long, continuous loop of thread, whereas an ovillo is typically a more compact, spherical ball of yarn.
- In some Latin American textile markets, a madeja is sold by weight, whereas an ovillo is often sold by the unit.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are preparing to knit a sweater.
- AlejandroElena, ¿dónde está el hank de lana?Elena, where is the hank of wool?
- ElenaEstá sobre la mesa, Alejandro.It is on the table, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEste hank es muy pequeño.This hank is very small.
- ElenaNecesitamos comprar más hilo entonces.We need to buy more thread then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
