cordón
/koɾˈdon/masculine
The English word 'lanyard' can be translated into Spanish as cordón. Wiktionary also lists cordel.
Meaning: cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cordón | /koɾˈdon/ | masculine |
| cordel | /koɾˈdel/ | masculine |
A lanyard is a cord worn around the neck, shoulder or wrist to carry a small object. In Spanish, cordón is a versatile word used for many types of cords, including lanyards, shoelaces and the decorative cords found on military uniforms.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear cintilla de identificación used to refer to a lanyard specifically intended for identification purposes.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both cordel and cordón are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾˈdon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, cordón is also the common word for 'umbilical cord', connecting a household object to human anatomy.
- The term cordón is also used in Spanish to describe a 'cordon' or line of police officers blocking an area.
- The word cordón shares its roots with the English word 'chord', as both trace back to the Latin 'chorda' meaning 'rope' or 'string'.
Examples in context
- Laura lleva su tarjeta de identificación colgada del cordón de identificación.Laura wears her identification card hanging from the identification lanyard.
- Todos los empleados deben llevar su credencial colgada del cordón porta credencial.All employees must wear their credential hanging from the credential holder lanyard.
- Juan lleva un cordón con su llave alrededor del cuello.Juan wears a lanyard with his key around his neck.
- el cordón del carnéthe lanyard for the ID card
- El cordón de mi identificación es azul.My ID lanyard is blue.
- ¿Me prestas un cordón para las llaves?Can you lend me a lanyard for the keys?
- Tengo un cordón nuevo para mi carnet.I have a new lanyard for my badge.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are arriving at a professional conference.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿tienes tu cordón para la acreditación?Daniel, do you have your lanyard for the credential?
- DanielNo, creo que lo olvidé en casa.No, I think I left it at home.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, podemos pedir otro cordón aquí.Don't worry, we can ask for another lanyard here.
- DanielTienes razón, voy a preguntar ahora.You're right, I'll ask now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lanyard” translations and entries cordón, cordel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cordel, cordón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
