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

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈkaɾ.ða/

Translation Options into English

1. Card (in textile and materials context)
2. Carding machine

Meaning and Usage

The term "carda" mainly refers to a device or tool used in the textile industry for carding fibers. Carding is the process of separating and straightening the fibers before they are spun into yarn. In a broader context, "carda" can refer to the action of carding wool or other fibers.

In the Spanish language, the word is used more frequently in written contexts, particularly in technical or industrial texts related to textile production. It may not be commonly used in everyday oral conversations unless the discussion specifically pertains to textiles.

Example Sentences

1. La carda es esencial para preparar la lana antes de hilarlas.

2. The card is essential for preparing the wool before spinning it.

3. En la fábrica, hemos modernizado nuestra carda para aumentar la eficiencia.

4. In the factory, we have modernized our carding machine to increase efficiency.

5. La carda ayuda a eliminar las impurezas de las fibras.

6. The carding device helps to remove impurities from the fibers.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "carda" does not have extensive idiomatic expressions associated with it, the concept of carding is sometimes used metaphorically in expressions about preparation and arrangement. Here are a few examples:

1. "Cardar un proyecto"
2. Cardar un proyecto es fundamental para asegurar su éxito.

3. Carding a project is fundamental to ensure its success.

4. "Cardar las ideas"

5. Antes de escribir el informe, es recomendable cardar las ideas para tener claridad.

6. Before writing the report, it is advisable to card the ideas for clarity.

7. "Nadie le gusta cardar" (implying someone is in a mess or not well-prepared)

8. Cuando no estudias para el examen, es como no querer cardar la información.
9. When you don’t study for the exam, it's like not wanting to card the information.

Etymology

The word "carda" comes from the Latin word "carduus," which means thistle, a plant known for its fibrous structure. The connection lies in the process of using carded fibers, often derived from plant materials, in textiles.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Cardadora (another term for a carding machine) - Peina (comb, in the sense of separating fibers)

Antonyms: - Compactar (to compact, as carding separates fibers rather than compacts them) - Enmarañar (to tangle, opposing the action of carding which straightens fibers)