Threads
Spanish Translation
Part of Speech
- noun
- verb
Word Forms
- thread
- threads
- threaded
- threading
Etymology
From Old English þrǣd, from Proto-Germanic *þrāduz.
Del inglés antiguo þrǣd, del protogermánico *þrāduz.
Meanings
A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving.
Un cordón fino de fibras torcidas (de algodón, seda, lana, nailon, etc.) que se usa para coser y tejer.
She used colorful threads to embroider the design.
Ella usó hilos coloridos para bordar el diseño.
A line of reasoning; a connected series of events.
Una línea de razonamiento; una serie de eventos conectados.
There were several threads to the story that were never resolved.
Había varios hilos en la historia que nunca se resolvieron.
(computing) A single sequential flow of control within a program.
(Informática) Un único flujo secuencial de control dentro de un programa.
Multithreading allows a program to execute multiple threads concurrently.
La multihilo permite que un programa ejecute múltiples hilos concurrentemente.
To pass thread through (a needle).
Pasar hilo a través de (una aguja).
She struggled to thread the needle.
Ella luchó por enhebrar la aguja.
Example Sentences
The tailor used strong threads to sew the buttons on the coat.
El sastre usó hilos fuertes para coser los botones al abrigo.
The detective followed the threads of evidence to solve the case.
El detective siguió los hilos de evidencia para resolver el caso.
The program utilizes multiple threads for efficient processing.
El programa utiliza múltiples hilos para un procesamiento eficiente.
Phrases
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pick up the threadsretomar los hilos
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lose the threadperder el hilo
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by a threadpor un hilo
Idioms
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hanging by a threadpender de un hilo
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lose the threadperder el hilo
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pick up the threadsretomar el hilo
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by a threadpor un pelo
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a common threadun hilo común
Proverbs
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A single thread breaks easily, but many threads together are strong.Un hilo solo se rompe fácilmente, pero muchos hilos juntos son fuertes.
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The finest thread has an end.El hilo más fino tiene un final.
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To break one's thread.Romper el hilo de uno.
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A tangled thread must be straightened.Un hilo enredado debe enderezarse.
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He that has no silver in his purse, should have silk on his tongue.El que no tiene plata en el bolsillo, debe tener seda en la lengua.
Usage Notes
The word 'threads' can refer to physical strands or abstract concepts. In computing, it is a technical term with a specific meaning.
La palabra 'hilos' puede referirse a hebras físicas o conceptos abstractos. En informática, es un término técnico con un significado específico.
Notes for Learners
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Pay attention to the context to understand the meaning of 'threads'.
Presta atención al contexto para comprender el significado de 'hilos'.
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The plural form is used even when referring to a single line of reasoning.
La forma plural se usa incluso cuando se refiere a una sola línea de razonamiento.
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Be aware of the different meanings in the context of computing.
Ten en cuenta los diferentes significados en el contexto de la informática.
Collocations
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sewing threadshilos de coser
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connecting threadshilos conectores
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database threadshilos de base de datos
Common Mistakes
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Confusing 'threads' (plural) with 'thread' (singular) when referring to multiple strands.
Confundir 'threads' (plural) con 'thread' (singular) al referirse a múltiples hebras.
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Misunderstanding the computing term 'threads'.
Malentender el término informático 'threads'.
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Learning Tips
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Use 'threads' in sentences describing crafts or computer programming.
Usa 'hilos' en oraciones que describan artesanías o programación de computadoras.
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Practice using 'threads' metaphorically in writing.
Practica el uso de 'hilos' metafóricamente al escribir.
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Explore the concept of multithreading in computer science.
Explora el concepto de multihilo en la informática.