la ristra
-the string
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ristra

la ristra(
rrees
-
trah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. string
El perro salió corriendo con una ristra de chorizos en la boca.The dog ran out with a string of sausages in its mouth.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(series)
a. string
Humberto lanzó una ristra de improperios cuando se enteró del choque.Humberto unleashed a string of insults when he learned about the crash.
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