encadenado
“encadenado” means “chained” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
chained
Also: linked, tied down
📝 In Action
El perro estaba encadenado a la valla.
A2The dog was chained to the fence.
Hubo una serie de sucesos encadenados que llevaron al accidente.
B2There was a series of linked events that led to the accident.
Me siento encadenado a este contrato de trabajo.
B1I feel chained to this work contract.
cross-fade
Also: sequence
📝 In Action
El editor usó un encadenado para pasar del día a la noche.
C1The editor used a cross-fade to move from day to night.
Fue un encadenado de errores lo que causó el problema.
B2It was a sequence of errors that caused the problem.
Prefiero el corte directo al encadenado.
C1I prefer the jump cut over the cross-fade.
chained
📝 In Action
He encadenado las bicicletas para que estén seguras.
A2I have chained the bicycles so they are safe.
Habían encadenado la puerta por fuera.
B1They had chained the door from the outside.
Juan ha encadenado tres victorias seguidas.
B2Juan has linked together three wins in a row.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: encadenado
Question 1 of 3
If you describe a series of events as 'encadenados', what do you mean?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish noun 'cadena' (chain), which comes from the Latin 'catena'. It describes the action of putting someone or something into chains.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'encadenado' always mean physical chains?
No! While it can mean a dog on a chain, it is very often used for linked ideas, a series of events, or a feeling of being stuck in a situation.
What is the feminine plural form of this word?
The feminine plural is 'encadenadas'. You would use this for a group of feminine objects, like 'bicicletas encadenadas'.
Is 'encadenado' formal or informal?
It is a neutral word. You can use it in a legal document, a movie review, or just chatting with a friend.