How to Say "chains" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chains” is “cadenas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
metal links
Examples
Necesitamos cadenas para asegurar la bicicleta.
We need chains to secure the bicycle.
Puso las cadenas en los neumáticos por la nieve.
He put the chains on the tires because of the snow.
Always Plural in This Form
Remember that 'cadenas' is the plural form of the feminine noun 'cadena'. Use feminine plural adjectives with it (e.g., 'cadenas pesadas').
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “Los cadenas”
Correction: Las cadenas. 'Cadena' is always feminine, even in plural.
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