What does atado in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word atado in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use atado in Spanish.

The word atado in Spanish means tied, bundle, tie, constrain, limit, be tied, be towed, be conformed, tied to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word atado

tied

adjetivo (amarrado, unido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Lo dejaron atado de pies y manos.
They left him tied at his hand and feet.

bundle

nombre masculino (bulto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El vagabundo llevaba un atado con sus pertenencias.
The homeless man had a bundle with all of his belongings.

tie

verbo transitivo (sujetar, unir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Toma una cuerda y ata las manos del ladrón.
Grab a rope and tie the thief's hands together.

constrain, limit

verbo transitivo (figurado (limitar, frenar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Una promesa puede atar a una persona, impedirle actuar con libertad.
A promise can limit a person as it prevents acting freely.

be tied, be towed, be conformed

verbo pronominal (ceñirse, atenerse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Subió a la montaña para ser libre y vivir sin atarse a las normas de la sociedad.
He scaled the mountain in order to be free and not be tied up in society norms.

tied to

(unido a)

El colchón estaba atado al techo del vehículo.
The mattress was tied to the roof of the vehicle.

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