cordones
/koɾdones/from spelling rules
The English phrase shoelaces is translated into Spanish as cordones.
The term refers to the strings used to tie and secure shoes to the feet. In a broader context, cordones can also mean cords or laces used for other items, such as on a garment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal term agujetas is commonly used in Spain and parts of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is cordón.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾdones/
Did you know?
- The word agujetas is also used in Spain to refer to muscle cramps or aches after physical exercise.
- The word agujeta is derived from aguja, meaning 'needle', because the laces were originally threaded through holes like a needle through fabric.
- In Spanish, the term cordón is used in the phrase cordón pavimentado to refer to the curb of a sidewalk.
Examples in context
- Yo los quiero sin cordones.I want them without shoelaces.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for shoes without cordones.Tatoeba #8616498 by arh, translation #9189391 by DJ_Saidez
- Se me desataron los cordones.My shoelaces came undone.This sentence is useful for saying that your cordones came undone.Tatoeba #1355633 by marcelostockle, translation #329646 by fcbond
- Mira, se te desataron los cordones.Look, your shoelaces have come undone.This sentence is useful for pointing out to someone that their cordones have come undone.Tatoeba #1355676 by marcelostockle, translation #33139 by CM
- Por favor, asegúrate de atar bien los cordones de tus zapatos.Please make sure to tie your shoelaces tightly.
- Los cordones de mis zapatos se han roto.My shoelaces are broken.
- ¿Me puedes ayudar a atar las agujetas de mis zapatillas?Can you help me tie my shoelaces?
- Mis agujetas se desamarraron mientras corría.My shoelaces untied while I was running.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are getting ready to go for a walk.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿puedes ayudarme con mis cordones?María, can you help me with my shoelaces?
- MaríaClaro, Alejandro, están muy sueltos.Of course, Alejandro, they are very loose.
- AlejandroGracias, no quiero tropezar.Thanks, I don't want to trip.
- MaríaListo, ya están bien sujetos.Done, they are well secured 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.
