collar
“collar” means “necklace” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
necklace
Also: collar, choker
📝 In Action
Mi abuela me regaló un collar de plata para mi cumpleaños.
A1My grandmother gave me a silver necklace for my birthday.
Asegúrate de ponerle el collar al perro antes de sacarlo a pasear.
A2Make sure you put the collar on the dog before taking him for a walk.
El cuello de la camisa tiene un collar muy elegante.
B1The shirt's neck has a very elegant collar.
to collar
Also: to catch, to nab
📝 In Action
El guardia de seguridad intentó collar al joven que corría.
B2The security guard tried to collar (grab) the young man who was running.
Finalmente, la policía pudo collar a toda la banda.
C1Finally, the police were able to catch the entire gang.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: collar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'collar' as the action of grabbing or catching?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *collare*, meaning 'a band for the neck,' which itself is related to *collum*, the Latin word for 'neck.' This explains both the noun (the thing for the neck) and the verb (the action of grabbing the neck/collar).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'collar' the only word for 'necklace'?
No, while 'collar' is the most common and general term, you might also hear 'cadena' (chain) or 'gargantilla' (choker or short necklace).
How do I know if 'collar' is a noun or a verb in a sentence?
Look at the words around it. If you see 'el' or 'un' before it (El collar), it's the noun (necklace/collar). If it is changed for tense or person (Yo collo, Ellos collaban), it is the verb (to catch/grab).