caracoles (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech:

Noun

Phonetic transcription:

/kar.aˈko.les/

Usage in Spanish:

"Caracoles" is a term used in nautical contexts to refer to a type of knot called a "snail knot" in English. It is a term you would encounter more often in written nautical manuals or books rather than in everyday oral speech.

Example Sentences:

1. Los marineros aprendieron a hacer caracoles para asegurar las velas del barco.
   English: The sailors learned how to tie snail knots to secure the sails of the ship.

2. El instructor de navegación les enseñó a los alumnos cómo hacer los caracoles correctamente.
   English: The navigation instructor taught the students how to properly tie the snail knots.

Idiomatic Expressions:

There are no widely known idiomatic expressions in Spanish involving the word "caracoles" in a nautical context.

Etymology:

The term "caracoles" comes from the Spanish word "caracol," which means "snail." In nautical terminology, it is used to describe a particular type of knot due to its resemblance to a snail shell.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Nudo de caracol.
• Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for "caracoles" in the context of nautical terms.