How to Say "shoelace" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shoelace” is “cordón” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo que atarme el cordón del zapato.
I have to tie my shoelace.
El cordón de mi sudadera es muy largo.
The string on my hoodie is very long.
Usa un cordón rojo para decorar el regalo.
Use a red cord to decorate the gift.
Dropping the Accent
When you make this word plural (cordones), you remove the written accent mark because the emphasis naturally stays on the second-to-last syllable.
Masculine Noun
Always use masculine articles: 'el cordón' for one, and 'los cordones' for more than one.
Cordón vs. Cuerda
Mistake: “Using 'cuerda' for shoelaces.”
Correction: Use 'cordón' for thin strings or laces; 'cuerda' is for thick ropes used for climbing or tying heavy boxes.
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