la sarta
string
Conjunto de cosas unidas por un hilo, como cuentas o perlas. También puede ser una serie de cosas dichas o hechas, como mentiras.
The Spanish word "sarta" primarily refers to a string or strand of something, usually a sequence of objects or items linked or threaded together. Here's a detailed explanation:
Meaning:
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A string or strand of objects:
For example, a "sarta de perlas" means a string of pearls, indicating pearls strung together on a thread or wire. -
A series or succession:
It can also mean a sequence or series of things, often used figuratively to describe a long series of related events or items, sometimes unpleasant or continuous, as in "una sarta de mentiras" (a string/series of lies).
Parts of the Word:
- "Sarta" itself is a noun.
- The origin is likely from Latin, connected to the idea of something sewn or strung together.
Synonyms:
- Cadena (chain, necklace - sometimes used metaphorically as a series)
- Hilera (row, line)
- Tira (strip or strip of something)
- Serie (series, sequence)
Antonyms:
- No direct antonym exists per se but could be implied as:
- Elemento aislado (isolated element, single item)
In summary:
- "Sarta" means a string or chain of linked items (typically physical like pearls but can be abstract like lies).
- It highlights continuity and connection between components.
- Commonly used with jewelry (strings of beads/pearls) and figurative series/events.
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Examples
Ella compró una sarta de cuentas rojas.noun
She bought a string of red beads.
Colgaban varias sartas de ajos en la pared de la cocina.noun
Several strings of garlic were hanging on the kitchen wall.
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