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lazo

/LAH-soh/

bow

A bright red decorative ribbon tied into a perfect bow.

A decorative bow (lazo) made of red ribbon.

lazo(noun)

mA2

bow

?

decorative knot

,

ribbon

?

decorative strip of fabric

Also:

knot

?

simple tie

📝 In Action

Puse un lazo rojo en el regalo de cumpleaños.

A2

I put a red bow on the birthday gift.

Ella siempre lleva un lazo en el pelo.

A2

She always wears a ribbon in her hair.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • nudo (knot (specifically a tight/messy one))

Common Collocations

  • hacer un lazo – to make a bow
  • lazo rosa – pink ribbon (often for awareness)

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Ending

Since it ends in -o, it uses masculine words like 'el' or 'un'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Bow vs. Ribbon

While 'cinta' is the actual fabric strip, 'lazo' is the shape you tie it into.

Two hands of different people holding each other firmly.

A strong bond (lazo) between two people.

lazo(noun)

mB1

bond

?

emotional connection

,

tie

?

family or social connection

📝 In Action

Los lazos familiares son muy importantes en nuestra cultura.

B1

Family bonds are very important in our culture.

Queremos estrechar los lazos entre nuestras empresas.

B2

We want to strengthen the ties between our companies.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vínculo (link/bond)
  • conexión (connection)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estrechar lazos – to strengthen ties
  • lazos de sangre – blood ties

💡 Grammar Points

Abstract Meaning

In this context, 'lazo' is figurative, like an invisible string connecting people.

A coiled rope with a loop at the end sitting on a wooden fence.

A rope lasso (lazo) used for catching animals.

lazo(noun)

mB2

lasso

?

rope for catching animals

,

snare

?

trap with a loop

📝 In Action

El vaquero lanzó el lazo para atrapar al ternero.

B2

The cowboy threw the lasso to catch the calf.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • echar el lazo – To 'catch' someone, often used when talking about getting someone to marry you or join a project.
A person in a field throwing a rope with a loop into the air.

The action of using a lasso (lazo) to catch something.

lazo(verb)

B2regular with spelling change ar

I lasso

?

present tense action

,

I tie

?

using a loop

❌ Common Pitfalls

Z to C change

Mistake: ""

Correction:

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedeslazaran
yolazara
túlazaras
vosotroslazarais
nosotroslazáramos
él/ella/ustedlazara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedeslacen
yolace
túlaces
vosotroslacéis
nosotroslacemos
él/ella/ustedlace

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedeslazaron
yolacé
túlazaste
vosotroslazasteis
nosotroslazamos
él/ella/ustedlazó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedeslazaban
yolazaba
túlazabas
vosotroslazabais
nosotroslazábamos
él/ella/ustedlazaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedeslazan
yolazo
túlazas
vosotroslazáis
nosotroslazamos
él/ella/ustedlaza
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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

lazar(to lasso/tie) - verb
lazada(loop/knot) - noun
enlace(link/connection) - noun

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.