herradura

horseshoe

noun eh-rrah-DOO-rah Rare

Origin: from herrar (to shoe a horse) + -ura

Usage Note

Herradura is the U-shaped iron shoe nailed to a horse's hoof. It is a strong cultural symbol of good luck in Spanish-speaking countries, traditionally hung with the opening facing up to 'hold' the luck. The phrase curva en herradura (horseshoe bend/curve) is used in road and geography descriptions.

Examples

"Encontraron una herradura oxidada en el establo."

Natural Translation

They found a rusty horseshoe in the stable.

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