collar
/koh-YAR/
necklace
A necklace, or 'collar', is jewelry worn around the neck.
collar(noun)
necklace
?jewelry worn around the neck
collar
?part of clothing, or for an animal
,choker
?tight-fitting necklace
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though 'collar' ends in -ar, it is a masculine noun, so you always use 'el' (el collar) or 'un' (un collar).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "La collar es bonita."
Correction: El collar es bonito. (Since the word is masculine, the description word 'bonito' must also be masculine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Pet vs. Jewelry
In context, 'collar' usually refers to jewelry unless you are specifically talking about an animal or a piece of clothing.
The verb 'collar' translates to 'to collar' or grab someone by the neck or shirt.
collar(verb)
to collar
?to grab someone by the neck or shirt
to catch
?to apprehend or seize (figurative)
,to nab
?to arrest
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
'Collar' follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar. Once you know the pattern for 'hablar' or 'cantar', you know 'collar'!
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
When used as 'to catch' or 'to nab,' this verb is usually reserved for formal situations involving law enforcement or capturing something important.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: collar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'collar' as the action of grabbing or catching?
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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).