tramado
/tɾamado/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for the English phrase 'hatched' is tramado.
When describing a secret plan or a plot that has been carefully created, use tramado.
Which one should you use?
Tramado refers to a plot or scheme, whereas eclosionado is a technical term used specifically for the biological process of an egg hatching.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾamado/
Did you know?
- The word trama used in tramado also refers to the 'weft' in weaving. A secret plot is linguistically viewed as a complex web of threads being woven together.
- In Spanish, if you describe a person as tramposo, you are calling them a cheater. This shares the same root as tramado, linking the idea of a secret plot to dishonesty.
- While tramado describes a plot, the word trama is the standard term for the 'plot' of a novel or film, regardless of whether it is a secret scheme.
Examples in context
- Los polluelos eclosionaron en el nido ayer.The chicks hatched in the nest yesterday.
- ¡Mira, los pollitos salieron del cascarón!Look, the little chicks hatched!
- Los científicos descubrieron que el dinosaurio nació en primavera.Scientists discovered that the dinosaur hatched in the spring.
- No pudieron detener el tramado de los rebeldes.They could not stop the plot hatched by the rebels.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a suspicious surprise party.
- ElenaDaniel, creo que algo ha sido tramado.Daniel, I think something has been hatched.
- DanielYo también lo noto, todo es muy raro.I notice it too, everything is very strange.
- ElenaSeguro es una sorpresa para nosotros.It's surely a surprise for us.
- DanielEntonces no digas nada para no arruinarlo.Then don't say anything so you don't ruin it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
