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nudo

NOO-doh/ˈnuðo/

knot

Also: tangle
NounmA2
A thick brown rope with a large, tight knot in the center.

📝 In Action

Hice un nudo muy fuerte en mis zapatos para que no se suelten.

A2

I made a very strong knot in my shoes so they don't come undone.

Tengo muchos nudos en el pelo después de caminar por el viento.

B1

I have a lot of knots in my hair after walking in the wind.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lazada (bow or loop knot)

Antonyms

  • desatado (untied)

Common Collocations

  • hacer un nudo – to tie a knot
  • desatar un nudo – to untie a knot

lump

NounmB1
A small bird looking sad with a visible glowing lump in its throat area.

📝 In Action

Tenía un nudo en la garganta durante la despedida.

B1

I had a lump in my throat during the farewell.

Siento un nudo en el estómago por los nervios del examen.

B1

I feel a knot in my stomach because of exam nerves.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • un nudo en la garganta – a lump in the throat
  • un nudo en el estómago – a knot in the stomach

climax / plot

Also: hub / junction, knot
NounmB2
A knight facing a large dragon in a dark forest.

📝 In Action

La historia tiene una introducción, un nudo y un desenlace.

B2

The story has an introduction, a middle (climax), and a resolution.

Este nudo ferroviario es el más importante del país.

C1

This railway hub is the most important one in the country.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nudo" in Spanish:

knot→tangle→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: nudo

Question 1 of 2

If a story is getting very complicated and the characters are facing their biggest problems, what part of the story are you in?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
anudar(to knot/tie) — Verb
desanudar(to untie) — Verb
nudosidad(knottiness) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'nodus', which refers to a knot, a bond, or a difficult point.

First recorded: 10th Century

Cognates (Related words)

English: nodeFrench: nœud

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'nudo' and 'lazo'?

A 'nudo' is a tight knot that is often hard to undo. A 'lazo' is usually a bow or a loop, like a ribbon on a gift or tied shoelaces that are meant to be pulled open easily.

Can 'nudo' mean naked?

No. While they sound similar, 'naked' is 'desnudo'. Using 'nudo' for 'naked' is a common mistake for English speakers.