chain

US /tʃeɪn/
UK /tʃeɪn/
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1.

cadena

a series of connected metal links used for fastening or pulling, or as a decoration

:
The dog was tied to a post with a heavy chain.
El perro estaba atado a un poste con una cadena pesada.
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
Llevaba una cadena de oro alrededor de su cuello.
2.

cadena

a series of stores, hotels, or other businesses owned or managed by the same company

:
This coffee shop is part of a large national chain.
Esta cafetería es parte de una gran cadena nacional.
The hotel chain has properties all over the world.
La cadena hotelera tiene propiedades en todo el mundo.
1.

encadenar, atar

to fasten or secure with a chain

:
He chained his bicycle to the fence.
Él encadenó su bicicleta a la valla.
The gate was chained shut.
La puerta estaba encadenada.