Usage Note
Lona is a sturdy woven fabric used for sails, tents, awnings, and tarpaulins. In boxing, la lona means the canvas of the ring floor, and 'ir a la lona' or 'estar en la lona' is a common idiom for being knocked down or in a very bad situation. The idiom extends beyond sport to everyday speech.
Examples
"Cubrieron la mercancía con una lona impermeable."
Natural Translation
They covered the goods with a waterproof tarpaulin.
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