soga

SOH-gah/ˈso.ɣa/

“soga” means “rope” in Spanish (thick, heavy-duty cord).

rope

Also: halter, cord

NounfA2

Argentina/Uruguay

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

📝 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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "soga" in Spanish:

cord→halter→rope→

✏️ 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

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Likely from a Celtic word meaning 'rope' that was later adopted into Latin as 'soca'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: sogaGalician: soga

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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'.