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lazos

LAH-sohsˈlasos

“lazos” means “bows” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

bows

Also: knots, lassos
NounmA2
A collection of colorful silk ribbons tied into decorative bows on a plain background.

📝 In Action

Ella puso unos lazos rojos en el árbol de Navidad.

A2

She put some red bows on the Christmas tree.

Tienes que desatar los lazos de tus zapatos.

A1

You have to untie the knots/loops of your shoes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer un lazo – to make a bow
  • atarse los lazos – to tie one's laces/bows

bonds

Also: ties
NounmB1
Two hands of different sizes, one adult and one child, holding fingers to show a strong 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

Antonyms

  • ruptura (break-up)
  • separación (separation)

Common Collocations

  • estrechar lazos – to strengthen bonds
  • romper lazos – to break ties
  • lazos de sangre – blood ties

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "lazos" in Spanish:

bonds→bows→knots→lassos→ties→

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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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📚 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)

English: lacePortuguese: laços

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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'.