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Chain
01
cadena
a stylish necklace made of linked metal rings that is worn around the neck as jewelry
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She lost her chain during the trip and was upset about it.
Ella perdió su cadena durante el viaje y estaba molesta por eso.
02
a connected series of hills or mountains forming a continuous line
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They hiked along a chain of rugged peaks.
03
a series of connected or interdependent items or events
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He traced a chain of mistakes that caused the accident.
3.1
cadena, eslabón
a line of metal rings or links connected together, often used for fastening or pulling
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The chain broke under the pressure.
La cadena se rompió bajo la presión.
04
a sequence of connected atoms, usually forming part of an organic molecule
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The drug's chemical chain is highly reactive.
05
anything that serves as a limitation
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Fear of failure can be a chain that holds people back from pursuing their dreams.
06
cadena, franquicia
a group of retail stores that have the same name and sell similar products or services, all owned and run by the same company
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The restaurant chain is known for its fast service and affordable prices.
La cadena de restaurantes es conocida por su servicio rápido y precios asequibles.
07
a series of objects connected or linked together
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A chain of islands stretches across the ocean.
08
a unit of measurement for length, usually 66 feet or 20.1168 meters in surveying
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He paced the field in chains for accuracy.
09
cadena de titularidad
a situation in which the sale of a house or apartment depends on the buyer first selling their own property
Dialect
British
BritishEjemplos
Chains often slow down property transactions.
to chain
01
encadenar
to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links
Transitive: to chain sb/sth | to chain sb/sth to an immobile support
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The prisoner will be chained to prevent any attempt to escape.
El prisionero será encadenado para evitar cualquier intento de fuga.
02
encadenar, unir
to connect or link multiple items together to form a continuous line or series
Transitive: to chain multiple items
Ejemplos
The climbers chained their safety ropes to navigate the treacherous mountain terrain together.
Los escaladores encadenaron sus cuerdas de seguridad para navegar juntos por el traicionero terreno montañoso.
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