adjectiveadjective
anclado
anchor
Word: anclado
Explanation in English:
"Anclado" is an adjective and past participle derived from the Spanish verb "anclar", which means "to anchor."
Meaning:
- Literally, "anclado" means "anchored," referring to something that is fixed or secured in place by an anchor, often used in nautical contexts.
- Figuratively, it can describe something that is firmly established, stable, or fixed in a particular situation or position.
Parts:
- "ancl-" comes from "ancla," meaning "anchor."
- "-ado" is a common suffix in Spanish used to form past participles, often corresponding to the English "-ed."
Synonyms:
- Fijado (fixed)
- Sujetado (held, secured)
- Anudado (knotted, tied)
- Establecido (established) — in figurative use
Antonyms:
- Desanclado (unanchored, floated away)
- Libre (free, not fixed)
- Móvil (mobile)
- Inestable (unstable)
Summary:
- "Anclado" primarily means anchored, either physically (as a boat or object anchored to prevent movement) or metaphorically (a position or idea fixed and stable).
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Examples
El barco está anclado en el puerto.adjective
The ship is anchored in the port.
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