lazos
/LAH-sohs/
bows
Lazos can refer to decorative bows made from ribbon.
lazos(noun)
bows
?decorative loops made of ribbon
knots
?loops in a rope or string
,lassos
?ropes used to catch cattle
📝 In Action
Ella puso unos lazos rojos en el árbol de Navidad.
A2She put some red bows on the Christmas tree.
Tienes que desatar los lazos de tus zapatos.
A1You have to untie the knots/loops of your shoes.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural endings
Since this word ends in a vowel, you just add '-s' to make it mean more than one.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Bows vs. Ties
Mistake: "Using 'corbatas' for ribbon bows."
Correction: Use 'lazos' for ribbons and 'corbatas' for the neckties men wear with suits.
⭐ Usage Tips
Physical vs. Visual
Use this word when you can actually see the loop or the ribbon shape.
Lazos also represents the emotional bonds and connections between people.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'lazos' metaphorically
Just like in English, words for physical tying are often used to describe emotional connections.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Internet links
Mistake: "Using 'lazos' for a website link."
Correction: For a URL or website link, use 'enlace' or 'link'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Keep it strong
Pair 'lazos' with 'fuertes' (strong) or 'estrechos' (close) to describe deep friendships.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: lazos
Question 1 of 1
If you want to say you are strengthening your friendship with someone, which phrase is most natural?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lazos' the same as 'nudos'?
Not exactly. 'Nudos' are knots (which can be messy and hard to untie), while 'lazos' usually refers to decorative bows or loops, and figurative connections.
Is the word 'lazo' used for a cowboy's lasso?
Yes! The English word 'lasso' actually comes from the Spanish word 'lazo'.