How to Say "gut" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gut” is “cuerdas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Material used for tennis rackets
Examples
Las cuerdas de la guitarra están desafinadas.
The guitar strings are out of tune.
El violín tiene cuatro cuerdas.
The violin has four strings.
El cantante forzó demasiado sus cuerdas vocales.
The singer strained his vocal cords too much.
Musical Terminology
When referring to musical instruments, cuerdas is the standard term. You will often hear 'instrumentos de cuerda' (string instruments) to describe violins, guitars, etc.
Confusing 'Cuerdas' and 'Hilos'
Mistake: “Using *hilos* when referring to guitar strings.”
Correction: Use *cuerdas* for musical strings. *Hilos* are generally much thinner threads, like sewing thread.
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