How to Say ‘The float (carried platform)’ in Mexican Spanish
Las andas
lahs AHN-dahs
[lahs AHN-dahs]
💬 Usage Tip: andas is always plural even though it's one platform, so the verb is plural too: las andas pesan.
Phrase Breakdown
Las
[lahs]
the
Plural definite article used with plural nouns like 'gracias.'
"las" palabras de tu mensaje fueron muy profesionales.
The words in your message were very professional.
andas
[AHN-dahs]
float / litter
Platform carried on shoulders in religious processions to hold a sacred image.
Las andas de la Virgen son de madera.
The Virgin's float is made of wood.
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