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"Anillo" is a form of "anillo", a noun which is often translated as "ring". "Cadena" is a noun which is often translated as "chain". Learn more about the difference between "cadena" and "anillo" below.
la cadena(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. chain
Ella lleva una cadena de oro alrededor de su cuello para buena suerte.She wears a gold chain around her neck for good luck.
El prisionero no puede moverse porque está atado por cadenas.The prisoner can't move because he is bound by chains.
2. (succession)
3. (commercial)
a. chain
Este restaurante es parte de una cadena que se extiende por todo el país.This restaurant is part of a chain that spans across the country.
4. (broadcast)
el anillo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. ring
El collar del caniche estaba hecho con hilo de color turquesa, perlas y anillos de plata.The poodle's collar was made with turquoise yarn, pearls, and silver rings.
2. (jewelry)
a. ring
Cuando cumplí quince me regalaron un anillo de oro.When I turned fifteen, I was given a gold ring.
3. (astronomy)
a. ring
Los anillos de Saturno se pueden ver a través de un telescopio potente.Saturn's rings can be seen through a powerful telescope.
4. (transport)
a. loop (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El anillo 286 está cerrado al tránsito por reparaciones.Loop 286 is closed to traffic for repairs.
b. ring (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Vivimos cerca del anillo noroeste.We live close to the northwest ring.
6. (botany)
a. ring
La edad de los árboles se puede determinar por sus anillos.The age of trees can be determined from their rings.
a. annulet
Las columnas de la catedral tienen anillos a su alrededor.The cathedral's columns are encircled with annulets.
8. (heraldry)
a. annulet
Los anillos son emblemas que se utilizan con frecuencia en los escudos.Annulets are emblems commonly used in shields.
