harness

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhɑːrnɪs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhɑrnɪs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(härnis)

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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:

Principal Translations
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harness n (for horse)arnés, arreo nm
  guarnición nf
 Rachel put the harness on the horse for her student.
 Rachel le puso el arnés al caballo para su estudiante.
harness n (for person: safety)arnés nm
 The climber wore a harness to keep him safe in case he made a mistake.
 El escalador usaba un arnés para mantenerse a salvo en caso de que cometiera un error.
harness [sth] vtr figurative (use the power of [sth])emplear vtr
  aprovechar vtr
 The new waterworks harnessed the power of the river to bring electricity to the town.
 Las nuevas obras hidráulicas empleaban el poder del río para llevar electricidad al pueblo.
harness [sth] vtr (horse: put harness on)ponerle arreos a loc verb + prep
 The farmer harnessed his horses ready to plough the field.
 El granjero le puso arreos a sus caballos para arar el campo.
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
harness n (wiring harness: for electrical leads)cableado nm
 Using a harness reduces the risk of a short circuit.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:

Compound Forms:
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harness racing n (sport: horse-and-cart racing)carrera de calesas nf + loc adj
 Harness racing requires a horse, cart and driver.
 Las carreras de calesas necesitan un caballo, una calesa y un chofer.
  carrera de carros nf + loc adj
Note: En Argentina nunca se usa "carro" para decir "auto", un carro es siempre una carreta. También podría usarse "carrera de sulkys"
 Las carreras de carros necesitan un caballo, un carro y un chofer.
safety harness n (apparatus with straps to secure [sb])arnés de seguridad nm + loc adj
 Window washers should always wear a safety harness when working on a tall building.
 Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. Lo primero que debes aprender es a colocarte el arnés de seguridad correctamente.
wiring harness,
cable harness,
wiring loom
n
(electrical leads)arnés de cables loc nom m
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Collocations: make sure your harness is secure, secured his harness, tighten your harness around your [legs, hips], more...

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