strand

• Sustantivo con varios significados: un hilo fino y suelto de algo (como hebra de hilo o cabello), un elemento que forma parte de un conjunto complejo (como una historia o un plan), o término poético para designar una costa o playa.

A noun with multiple meanings: a single thin length of something (like thread or hair), a component part of a complex whole (like a story or plan), or a poetic term for a shoreline.

1. Component of a wholeB2formal

   A single element or pattern that contributes to a larger structure or narrative.

   Componente de un conjunto

   • The novel weaves together several narrative strands.
   • Each strand of the argument must be examined carefully.
   • The report explores a different strand of the economic theory.

   Sinónimoscomponentelementmotifpartstrainthemethreadvein

   Antónimosaggregateentitytotalityunitywhole

2. Twisted fiberB1formal

   A long, thin piece of fiber or filament, often twisted together with others to form thread, rope, or cable.

   hebra

   • The rope is made of three strands twisted together.
   • A single strand of hair fell across her face.
   • The cable consists of multiple steel strands.

   Sinónimosfiberfilamentplythreadwire

3. B1formal

   A necklace made by stringing objects such as beads or pearls together.

   sarta

   • She wore a beautiful strand of pearls.
   • The artisan crafted a strand of colorful beads.
   • He gave her a strand of amber as a gift.

   Sinónimosnecklaceropestring

4. Slender fiberB2formal

   A very thin, natural or synthetic fiber.

   Hebra o filamento fino

   • The fabric is made from fine strands of silk.
   • A single strand of spider silk is incredibly strong.
   • The synthetic strands are used in high-performance textiles.

   Sinónimosfiberfilamentthreadwisp

5. ShorelineC1formalbritish

   A poetic term for a shore or beach, especially the area between high and low tide.

   ribera u orilla del mar

   • They walked along the lonely strand at sunset.
   • The waves gently lapped against the strand.
   • The poem describes the beauty of the strand.

   Sinónimosbeachcoastseashoreseasideshoreshoreline

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dejar a alguien o algo en una situación difícil o desamparada, o de quedar en tal situación.

A verb used to indicate the act of leaving someone or something in a difficult or helpless position, or being left in such a position.

1. Leave stranded or isolatedB2formal

   To leave someone in a difficult or helpless position, often without means of escape or rescue.

   Dejar varado o aislado

   • The storm stranded the hikers on the mountain.
   • He was stranded at the airport after the flight was cancelled.
   • The broken-down car stranded them in the middle of nowhere.

   Sinónimosabandondesertforsakeisolatemaroon

2. Drive a vessel ashoreB2formal

   To cause a ship or boat to run aground, often unintentionally.

   Varar (un barco)

   • The captain accidentally stranded the ship on a sandbar.
   • The strong currents stranded the fishing boat on the rocks.
   • They managed to refloat the vessel after it was stranded.

   Sinónimosbeachgroundrun aground

3. Bring to the groundB2formal

   To cause something to be left on the ground or in a helpless position.

   dejar en tierra/varar

   • The whale was stranded on the beach after the tide went out.
   • The pilot stranded the plane safely in the field.
   • The flood stranded many cars along the highway.

   Sinónimosbeachgroundrun aground