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"Lazo" is a form of "lazo", a noun which is often translated as "bow". "Soga" is a noun which is often translated as "rope". Learn more about the difference between "lazo" and "soga" below.
el lazo(
lah
-
soh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bow
Te voy a enseñar cómo se hace un lazo enorme.I'll show you how to make a huge bow.
a. knot
Sujeta la cuerda al árbol con un lazo fuerte.Tie the rope to the tree with a strong knot.
a. ribbon
La niña llevaba un lazo alrededor de la coleta.The girl wore a ribbon around her ponytail.
a. lasso
El vaquero era un experto en el uso del lazo.The cowboy was an expert at using the lasso.
b. lariat
En el rodeo vendían lazos con hilos de oro.At the rodeo, they were selling lariats with gold threads.
a. snare
El cazador cayó en su propio lazo.The hunter was caught in his own snare.
b. trap
El conejo esquivó el lazo del cazador y se fue corriendo.The rabbit dodged the hunter's trap and ran off.
a. bond
Padres e hijos están ligados por un fuerte lazo familiar.Parents and children are linked by a strong family bond.
b. tie
Ambos amigos rompieron sus lazos de amistad.The two friends broke their ties of friendship.
7. (marriage symbol)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. wedding cord
El lazo se enredó en el velo de la novia.The wedding cord got tangled in the bride's veil.
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la soga(
soh
-
gah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. rope
Hicimos un columpio con una llanta y una soga.We made a swing with a tire and a rope.
2. (noose)
Regionalism used in Argentina
(Argentina)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
a. halter
El campesino le puso la soga a la vaca y tiró de ella cuesta abajo.The farmer put the halter on the cow and drew it downhill.
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