corda

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[edit] Catalan

[edit] Etymology

From Latin chorda < Ancient Greek χορδή (“‘rope, cord’”).

[edit] Noun

corda f. (plural cordes)

  1. rope
  2. string
  3. cord
  4. (music) string instrument
  5. (geometry) chord

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[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: [ˈkɔrda]

[edit] Noun

corda f. (plural corde)

  1. rope
  2. chord (anatomy, music)

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[edit] Latin

[edit] Noun

corda n

  1. (nominative and accusative plural of cor) heart

[edit] Portuguese

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corda

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corda

  1. chord (combination of three or more pitches)


This Portuguese entry was created from the translations listed at chord. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses. Please also see corda in the Portuguese Wiktionary. This notice will be removed when the entry is checked. (more information) April 2008

[edit] Spanish

[edit] Etymology

From Catalan corda (“‘rope’”).

[edit] Noun

corda f. (uncountable)

  1. rope

[edit] Usage notes

Only used in the construction estar a la corda, to navigate against a headwind.

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