entrelazado
/entɾelaθado/from spelling rules
The English phrase interlocking can be translated into Spanish as entrelazado.
Depending on the context, other formal terms may be more appropriate: Enclavamiento is used in technical or mechanical contexts, while Acoplamiento refers to the coupling or connection of two or more elements.
What does it mean word for word?
entrelazado is formed from the verb entrelazar (to intertwine) and the suffix -ado, which functions similarly to the English past participle -ed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use entrelazada for feminine nouns, entrelazados for masculine plural nouns and entrelazadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾelaθado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word lazar is the origin of the English word 'lasso'.
- The Spanish word lazo, which forms the core of entrelazado, refers to a 'lace' or 'tie' but is also the specific word for a 'noose'.
- In technical manuals, the term enclavamiento for interlocking is related to the word clave, which means 'key'.
Examples in context
- El enclavamiento perfecto de las piezas garantiza la estabilidad de la construcción.The perfect interlocking of the pieces ensures the stability of the structure.
- El tejido entrelazado es un signo distintivo de esta cultura.The interwoven fabric is a distinctive feature of this culture.
- El acoplamiento de estas dos partes es crucial para su correcto funcionamiento.The interlocking of these two parts is crucial for their proper functioning.
- Las piezas del rompecabezas encajan perfectamente.The puzzle pieces fit together perfectly.
- Engancha las sillas para formar una fila ordenada.Hook the chairs together to form a neat row.
- El diseño tiene un patrón entrelazado.The design has an interlocking pattern.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are assembling a puzzle together.
- LucíaMira cómo queda este borde entrelazado.Look how this interlocking edge fits.
- DanielSí, encaja perfectamente, Lucía.Yes, it fits perfectly, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Crees que falta alguna pieza aquí?Do you think a piece is missing here?
- DanielNo, Daniel cree que todo está completo.No, Daniel thinks everything is complete.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
