Abadernar.

Question

Hi friends,

I just learned a new verb today , which is "abadernar" which according to my google search means "to fasten with small ropes" (like a ship) .. but I couldn't find this verb listed on SD.. so just wanted to check with the native friends if it is a common verb and if it is used (if atall) and is it worth learning ..

Thanks

A vote 'cause I like you, but I think this word is not going to serve anyone here. - Jubilado, Sep 16, 2015

Sir Jubilado, u never know when u might get stuck with a spanish boat man in the sea .. jejeje ..thanks for the vote. - Joydeep_Singh, Sep 16, 2015

Answer 1

I think only people related to ships would use it. Other people just use "sujetar" or "atar", this literally means "sujetar con cuerdas/sogas".

thanks - Joydeep_Singh, Sep 15, 2015

Ok, what about, abadernemos el ladrón antes de llamar la policía . does it sound funny or eccentric..using the verb this way .. - Joydeep_Singh, Sep 15, 2015

Yeah, it sounds funny. The robber will scape while the police look at the dictionary the meaning of "abadernar". - Roulette36, Sep 15, 2015

Also, it's a little brutal to tie people with ropes. Use handcuffs instead, they are translated to "esposas" (just as wives, don't ask why haha). - Roulette36, Sep 15, 2015

Answer 2

You must know that, in Spanish, when you take a ship the names of ALL change. I don't know if in English is the same, but in Spanish everything onboard has a different name that it has in "normal life".

So, probably the verb is totally correct, but nobody is going to understand you if you use it out of a ship.

Yes, it's the same in English. "Ropes" are called "lines" when on boats. "In front" is called "forward' or "fo'ard" on a boat, "behind" is "aft," and on and on. ;-) - Winkfish, Sep 16, 2015

The verb has to be correct as I read it from a verb learning app .. and I could also look it up ..but as u said ..may be it is only used in the nautical terminology .. thanks - Joydeep_Singh, Sep 16, 2015