A thick, coiled brown hemp rope resting on a wooden floor.

soga

SOH-gah

nounfA2

rope?thick, heavy-duty cord

Also:halter?rope used to lead animals,cord?general thick string

📝 In Action

Necesitamos una soga larga para mover los muebles.

We need a long rope to move the furniture.

El marinero lanzó la soga al muelle.

The sailor threw the rope to the dock.

Ataron al caballo con una soga de cáñamo.

They tied the horse with a hemp rope.

Word Connections

Synonyms

cuerda (rope/string)
maroma (thick cable)
lazo (lasso/loop)

Common Collocations

una soga fuerte – a strong rope
atar con soga – to tie with rope

Idioms & Expressions

tener la soga al cuello – to be in a very difficult situation or under a lot of pressure
dar soga – to give someone enough rope to let them keep talking or make a mistake

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Plurals

This is a feminine noun. Use 'la' for one rope (la soga) and 'las' for more than one (las sogas).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Soga vs. Cuerda

Mistake: "Using 'soga' for a thin shoelace or guitar string."

Correction: Use 'soga' for thick, heavy ropes. Use 'cuerda' for thinner strings or general-purpose cord.

False Friend Alert

Mistake: "Thinking 'soga' means 'soda'."

Correction: They sound similar, but 'soda' in Spanish is 'refresco' or 'gaseosa'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Visualizing Size

Think of a 'soga' as something you would use on a boat or a farm. If it's thin enough to tie a small gift, it's probably not a 'soga'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: soga

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you most likely describe as a 'soga'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

ensogar(to tie with rope) - verb

soguería(rope shop or rope-making craft) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'soga' and 'cuerda'?

While often used interchangeably, 'soga' usually implies a thicker, rougher rope (like hemp), whereas 'cuerda' is a broader term for any cord, including thinner ones.

Is 'soga' used for a jump rope?

In many countries, 'saltar a la comba' or 'saltar la cuerda' is more common, but in some regions, you might hear 'saltar la soga'.