circuito de cuerdas
/θiɾkwito de kweɾdas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'rope course' is translated into Spanish as circuito de cuerdas.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of circuito (circuit/course) and de cuerdas (of ropes).
How do you pronounce it?
/θiɾkwito de kweɾdas/
Did you know?
- The word circuito shares a common ancestor with the English word 'circle' and the Latin 'circus', which originally referred to a circular track for chariot racing.
- In Spanish, cuerdas can refer to physical ropes, but it is also the word used for the 'strings' of a guitar or violin.
- In Spain, a professional who manages a circuito de cuerdas is often called a monitor, a term that sounds like 'monitor' but functions more like 'instructor' or 'guide'.
Examples in context
- Organizaremos un circuito de cuerdas en el campamento de verano este año.We will organize a rope course at the summer camp this year.
- El circuito de cuerdas es muy alto.The rope course is very high.
- Queremos probar el circuito de cuerdas hoy.We want to try the rope course today.
- Ese circuito de cuerdas parece divertido.That rope course looks fun.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at an adventure park.
- DanielMira, María, hay un circuito de cuerdas.Look, María, there is a rope course.
- María¡Qué emocionante! ¿Vamos a subir?How exciting! Shall we go up?
- DanielSí, pero primero busquemos los arneses.Yes, but first let's look for the harnesses.
- MaríaTienes razón, vamos rápido.You are right, let's go quickly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries circuito, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
