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anchor in Spanish

anchor in Spanish is ancla, áncora, anclote — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

anchor in Spanish

ancla
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
áncora
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
anclote
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
jierro
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
rezón
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
rizón
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
presentador
noun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
ancla
noun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
anclar
verb
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
fondear
verb
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
ancorar
verb
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
apoyar
verb
To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.

What does "anchor" mean?

  1. noun A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
    "They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night."
  2. noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
    "The news anchor calmly read the breaking story live on air."
  3. noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
    "Her faith was an anchor for her during the difficult year."
  4. verb To fix something firmly in place, or to hold a ship steady with an anchor.
    "The bookshelf is anchored to the wall to stop it tipping over."
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anchor in a sentence

  • They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night.
  • The anchor dragged along the bottom until it finally caught.
  • The news anchor calmly read the breaking story live on air.
  • Her faith was an anchor for her during the difficult year.

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What is "anchor" in Spanish?

"anchor" in Spanish is ancla, áncora, anclote. anchor means: A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

How do you use "anchor" in a sentence?

Example: "They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night." In Spanish, "anchor" is ancla, áncora, anclote.

Are there other ways to say "anchor" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "anchor": ancla, áncora, anclote, jierro, rezón, rizón.

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