el cordel
-the cord
See the entry for cordel.

cordel

el cordel(
kohr
-
dehl
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cord
El parasol estaba atado a la valla con cordel para que no lo llevara el viento.The parasol was tied to the fence with cord so that it didn't blow away in the wind.
b. string
Ese rollo de cordel es el juguete preferido de la gata.That roll of string is the cat's favorite toy.
2. (thick cord)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
a. rope
¿Me ayudas a enrollar este cordel?Can you help me roll up this rope?
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