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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).
2. (ligature)
a. ribbon
La niña llevaba un lazo alrededor de la coleta.The girl wore a ribbon around her ponytail.
4. (rope)
5. (hunting)
6. (link)
a. wedding cord
El lazo se enredó en el velo de la novia.The wedding cord got tangled in the bride's veil.
la soga(
soh
-
gah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).