Chain, string in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: kah-deh-nah
IPA: /ka’dena/

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other meanings

“Cadena” can also be used to refer to a radio or television network, as in “cadena nacional” (national network), which refers to a broadcast that is simultaneously transmitted on all channels across the country.

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idioms

“Tener a alguien en cadena” is a colloquial expression used in Spain to describe someone who is constantly demanding attention or monopolizing a conversation. It translates to “to have someone on a chain.”

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usage

“Cadena” is a noun that refers to a series of links or rings that are connected together to form a chain. It can also be used more broadly to refer to any kind of linked or interconnected system or organization.

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origin

The word “cadena” comes from the Latin word “catena,” which means “chain.” The word was borrowed by the Spanish language and came to refer to a variety of objects that are connected or linked together.

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cadena info.

Tips to remember the word:
– Associate “cadena” with “chain” in English, as both share a similar sound at the beginning (“ca-” in “cadena” and “cha-” in “chain”).
– Picture a chain linking together as you say “cadena,” to cement the association.
– In Spanish, “cadena” also relates to a sequence or series, just as a chain is a series of linked metal rings.

Explanations:
– “Cadena” is a noun that refers to a series of connected metal links used for fastening or securing objects, much like the English word “chain.”

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Esposas” is a specific type of chain used as handcuffs.
– “Collar” can refer to a necklace, which is a type of jewelry chain.

Alternate meanings and slang:
– “Cadena” can also refer to a television or radio network in Spanish.
– In some contexts, “hacer cadena” (literally “to make chain”) can mean to spread a message among a network of people.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “Necesito una cadena nueva para mi bicicleta.” (I need a new chain for my bike.)
– “Ella lleva siempre una cadena de oro alrededor del cuello.” (She always wears a gold chain around her neck.)
– “La cadena de televisión anunció su nueva programación.” (The television network announced its new schedule.)
– “Se ha formado una cadena humana para ayudar a los afectados por la inundación.” (A human chain has been formed to help those affected by the flood.)

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