Translation of Spanish word "cable" to English
cable
/ˈkaβle/
Meaning
NounA thick, strong cord, usually made of metal or fiber optics, used for conducting electricity or signals.
How to use
Cable ('cable / wire') is masculine. Echar un cable — To lend a hand / help someone (idiom).
🇬🇧 English
thick
Example
El cable de fibra óptica permite velocidades de descarga más altas.
The fiber optic cable allows for higher download speeds.
La empresa de telecomunicaciones instaló un nuevo cable submarino.
The telecommunications company installed a new undersea cable.
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Common phrases
- cable coaxial— coaxial cable
- echar un cable— to lend a hand / help
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Frequency rank: #1035 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "cable" mean?▼
The Spanish word "cable" means "thick" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El cable de fibra óptica permite velocidades de descarga más altas." (which translates as "The fiber optic cable allows for higher download speeds.").
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