How to Say "cordon" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “cordon” is “cordón” — use 'cordón' when referring to a general line of people or objects functioning as a barrier, such as a line of spectators or a rope barrier.
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cordón
nounB2general
Use 'cordón' when referring to a general line of people or objects functioning as a barrier, such as a line of spectators or a rope barrier.
Examples
Los fans formaron un cordón para ver a la estrella de cine.
The fans formed a cordon to see the movie star.
perímetro
nounB2official, security
Choose 'perímetro' specifically when the barrier is established by police or military for security purposes around an area.
Examples
La policía estableció un perímetro de seguridad alrededor del edificio.
The police established a security perimeter around the building.
Distinguishing between 'cordón' and 'perímetro'
Learners often confuse 'cordón' and 'perímetro' because both can mean a line of security. Remember that 'perímetro' is more specific to official security perimeters set up by authorities, while 'cordón' is a more general term for any line acting as a barrier.
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