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
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
áncora
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
anclote
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
jierro
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
rezón
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
rizón
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
presentador
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
ancla
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
anclar
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
fondear
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
ancorar
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
apoyar
To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.
What does "anchor" mean?
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noun A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
"The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light."
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noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
"The evening anchor introduced each report and then handed over to a reporter."
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noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
"His older brother was a steady anchor for the whole family."
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verb To fix something firmly in place, or to hold a ship steady with an anchor.
"We anchored the tent with heavy stones so the wind could not lift it."
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anchor in a sentence
- The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light.
- They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night.
- The evening anchor introduced each report and then handed over to a reporter.
- She worked as a radio anchor, presenting the morning news every weekday.
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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: "The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light." 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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