What is the Spanish word for "string"?

Learn how to say "string" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

string

Spanish

cuerda

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Alternative translations of "string"

cuerda
hilo

Examples of how to use "string" in Spanish

English
The puppet was controlled by a single string.
Spanish
La marioneta era controlada por una sola cuerda.
English
She tied the box with string.
Spanish
Ella ató la caja con cuerda.
English
I need a longer string for this kite.
Spanish
Necesito una cuerda más larga para este cometa.
English
The guitar lost one string today.
Spanish
La guitarra perdió una cuerda hoy.
English
He wore a key on a string.
Spanish
Llevaba una llave en una cuerda.

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