lazo
“lazo” means “bow” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
bow, ribbon
Also: knot
📝 In Action
Puse un lazo rojo en el regalo de cumpleaños.
A2I put a red bow on the birthday gift.
Ella siempre lleva un lazo en el pelo.
A2She always wears a ribbon in her hair.
bond, tie
📝 In Action
Los lazos familiares son muy importantes en nuestra cultura.
B1Family bonds are very important in our culture.
Queremos estrechar los lazos entre nuestras empresas.
B2We want to strengthen the ties between our companies.
lasso, snare
📝 In Action
El vaquero lanzó el lazo para atrapar al ternero.
B2The cowboy threw the lasso to catch the calf.
I lasso, I tie
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: lazo
Question 1 of 2
If you are wrapping a gift and want it to look pretty, what would you add?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'laqueus', which referred to a noose or a snare used for catching animals.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lazo' the same as 'corbata'?
No. A 'corbata' is a necktie worn with a suit. A 'lazo' (or 'pajarita') is used for a bowtie.
Can 'lazo' mean a trap?
Yes, it can refer to a physical snare or noose used to catch animals, though this is less common in city life.