bridas
/bɾidas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "zip ties" is translated into Spanish as bridas.
bridas refers to plastic fasteners used to bind items together tightly. To be even more specific and ensure you are referring to the plastic version rather than other types of clamps or ties, you can use the phrase bridas de plástico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might hear presillas de plástico or cinchos, the latter of which is also common in parts of Latin America. In Spain, the term precintos is frequently used. In some parts of South America, they may be called corbatas plásticas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is brida.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾidas/
Did you know?
- In some South American regions, the phrase corbatas plásticas is used, which literally translates to 'plastic neckties'.
- The word brida originally referred to a horse's bridle before it was applied to industrial clamps and fasteners.
- In Mexico, the word cinchos is used for these fasteners, which is the same word used for belts worn with trousers.
Examples in context
- Pásame unos cintillos para amarrar estos objetos juntos.Pass me some zip ties to tie these objects together.
- Necesito unas bridas para los cables.I need some zip ties for the cables.
- ¿Tienes bridas de plástico en el cajón?Do you have plastic zip ties in the drawer?
- Usa las bridas para sujetar la caja.Use the zip ties to hold the box together.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are organizing the garage.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿dónde están las bridas?Alejandro, where are the zip ties?
- AlejandroEstán en la caja de herramientas.They are in the toolbox.
- ElenaPerfecto, las usaré para este estante.Perfect, I will use them for this shelf.
- AlejandroTen cuidado al apretarlas mucho.Be careful when tightening them too much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
