cordones
/koɾdones/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'laces' is translated into Spanish as cordones.
The word cordones is used to refer to both shoelaces and general cords or strings that are used for tying.
Which one should you use?
While cordones refers to laces, it is distinct from agujetas, which is a term used for shoelaces in certain regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word agujetas is frequently used instead of cordones to refer specifically to shoelaces.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of cordones is cordón.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾdones/
Did you know?
- The term agujetas is also used colloquially in Spain to describe the muscle soreness you feel after a heavy workout.
- The word cordón is used in Spanish to describe the 'curb' or the edge of a sidewalk, as well as a shoelace.
- The Mexican term for shoelaces, agujetas, is derived from the word aguja, which means 'needle'.
Examples in context
- Tom compró cordones nuevos para sus zapatos.Tom bought new laces for his shoes.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe buying new cordones for shoes.Tatoeba #1439317 by peibolvig, translation #1095750 by CK
- Los cordones de mis zapatos se desataron.My shoelaces came untied.
- Aseguré firmemente los lazos de mi vestido.I securely tied the laces of my dress.
- Me gusta cómo se ven estos zapatos con los cordones rojos.I like how these shoes look with the red laces.
- Las agujetas de mis zapatillas están demasiado apretadas.The laces on my sneakers are too tight.
- Los cordones de mis botas están desgastados. Necesito comprar unos nuevos.The laces on my boots are worn out. I need to buy new ones.
- Los cordones de mis botas son blancos.My boot laces are white.
- Necesito unos cordones negros para mis tenis.I need some black laces for my sneakers.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are getting ready to go for a walk.
- María¿Puedes ayudarme con mis cordones, Daniel?Can you help me with my laces, Daniel?
- DanielClaro, ¿están muy flojos?Of course, are they very loose?
- MaríaSí, se desataron otra vez.Yes, they came undone again.
- DanielNo te preocupes, ya los ato.Don't worry, I'll tie them now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
