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nudo

English translation of nudo

knot

The word 'nudo' in Spanish translates to 'knot' in English. It can refer to a range of concepts, from the physical braid or loop formed by interweaving, twisting, or tying a rope or string, to a unit of speed in aviation or maritime contexts. Additionally, it could denote a complex or difficult problem or situation.


Example sentences using: nudo

El marinero hizo un nudo en la cuerda.

English translation of El marinero hizo un nudo en la cuerda.

The sailor tied a knot in the rope.

The phrase uses the word 'nudo' to refer to a physical knot made by a sailor in a rope. This is a common use case for the term 'nudo' in Spanish and the sentence follows the standard subject-verb-object sentence structure.

El argumento tiene un nudo muy complicado.

English translation of El argumento tiene un nudo muy complicado.

The plot has a very complicated knot.

In this example, 'nudo' is used metaphorically to describe a complex part of a plot or story. This metaphorical usage of 'nudo' is commonly found in discussions of literature or film in the Spanish language.

Estoy tan nerviosa que tengo un nudo en el estómago.

English translation of Estoy tan nerviosa que tengo un nudo en el estómago.

I'm so nervous that I have a knot in my stomach.

This phrase uses 'nudo' in a figurative sense to describe a physical sensation often associated with nervousness. The term 'nudo en el estómago' is a Spanish idiom similar to the English 'butterflies in the stomach'.

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