Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈnuðo/

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Translation

knot

Word origin

From Latin nodus ('knot'), which also gives English 'node' and 'noose'.

Origin
Latin
Root
nodus
English cognates
node, noose

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralnudos

Examples

apretado.

I cannot undo this tight knot.

marinero .

The sailor tied a firm knot in the rope.

despedirme.

I felt a lump in my throat as I said goodbye.

comunicaciones.

The city is a major transport hub.

Ató cordones .

He tied the laces with a double knot.

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This word is part of lesson 61.